Online Reactions to Elon Musk’s Salute at Trump’s Inauguration [Video]

It’s official: Donald Trump is the new President of the United States and is already busy signing dozens of executive orders that will change the country’s fabric. While Trump was suppose to be the main on Monday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stole the show during his speech at the Presidential inauguration. While nothing he said seemed to stick, his hand gesture that looked similar to a Nazi salute went viral on social media, leading to some frustrated and disheartened reactions from both Black and White people online.

Musk responded to the controversy online, writing on X Monday evening, “Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is soooo tired.”

Even the Anti-Defamation League shockingly dismissed Musk’s gesture, writing in a statement, “This is a delicate moment. It’s a new day and yet so many are on edge. Our politics are inflamed, and social media …