Elon Musk, Donald Trump

Elon Musk’s prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan’s place in Trump’s orbit
The blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.
Elon Musk at inauguration 2025: See photos of the tech mogul as Donald Trump sworn in
Tech mogul and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk was seen cheering on Donald Trump as the latter was sworn in as president on Monday.
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political opponents and energized fans on the far right.
Elon Musk at Trump inauguration rally: Awkward stiff arm gesture goes viral
Billionaire Elon Musk gave a stiff arm salute during the Trump inauguration rally that has gone viral; The 'Nazi' salute explained.
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington: Elon Musk's ubiquitous presence at Trump's inauguration
Musk heads Trump's Department of Governmental Efficiency, an advisory commission chartered to recommend federal spending cuts and regulations for elimination. The body, co-chaired by businessman and likely Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy,
Internet users interpret Elon Musk salute at inauguration party as Nazi gesture
Musk, 53, spoke to a crowd of Trump supporters at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., after Trump was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol. While thanking the supporters, Musk put his right hand over his heart, then extended his arm out with his palm down. He then turned around and repeated the gesture.
Elon Musk's Gesture at Trump's Inauguration Parade Sparks Online Chatter
After telling the audience "thank you" for reelecting Trump, Musk appeared to grab his chest and then forcefully extended his right arm fully into the air with an outstretched straight hand while making a grunting noise. He then turned around and repeated the gesture before touching his chest again and telling the crowd, "My heart goes out to you."
Jon Stewart Also Wondered Why Elon Musk Did That “Awkward” Salute at Trump’s Inauguration
The Anti-Defamation League has declared that Musk’s gesture was “not a Nazi salute.” Stewart tried to puzzle it out: “Maybe that was Elon’s attempt at ‘dabbing on the haters.’”
Trump ally Elon Musk gets ‘shaky assessment’ in new poll numbers
Americans are not loving tech billionaire Elon Musk’s role in President Trump’s administration. A new Quinnipiac University Poll, released Wednesday, found that a majority of voters disapprove of Musk’s prominent role with the Trump administration.
SNL Mocks Elon Musk's 'Salute' at Donald Trump Inauguration
Musk's gesture, which some called a "Nazi salute," sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers, as well as politicians in Europe.
After Some People Claimed Elon Musk's Disturbing Salute Was Because Of Autism, Others With Autism Have Weighed In
"Being autistic does not give people a free pass to insult others and make them feel ashamed of who they are." ...
Elon Musk calls Tim Walz ‘creepy’, hints at lawsuit over 'Nazi salute' remark
Elon Musk is planning to sue Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after Walz claimed Musk performed a Nazi salute. The controversy ...
Elon Musk suggests he could sue Gov. Tim Walz after Nazi salute accusation
In an interview on MSNBC, Gov. Tim Walz said "of course he did" when discussing about whether or not Elon Musk's gesture was a Nazi salute.
Yes, Elon Musk Was Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. Here's Who Did It
Branko Grims, a Slovenian member of the European Parliament, cited Musk's "support for the fundamental human right of freedom ...
Trump administration offers federal workers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Elon Musk's memo at Twitter
The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a ...