Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, has faced repeated scrutiny for his controversial engagements involving Nazi references

Last September, the AfD became Germany’s first far-right party in post-World War II history to win a state election outright, in the eastern region of Thuringia. Bjoern Hoecke, the state’s party leader, has been repeatedly accused of historical revisionism and convicted of using a Nazi slogan at election rallies.

The erratic tech billionaire made a gesture that seemed to many like a fascist salute - but when Elon Musk posted the clip on X/Twitter there was something different

Spearheaded by the president's own memecoin, people including Donald Trump are rushing to cash in on Donald Trump’s inauguration and second term in office.

The Tesla CEO addressed the crowd alongside party leader Alice Weidel ... JB Pritzker, a Democrat, wondered why President Donald Trump has not spoken out against Musk’s remarks.

The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures onstage Monday.

The list of big-time events that will take place on Trump’s watch is formidable: There is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration of the nation’s birthday next year. The 2026 World Cup. The 2028 Olympics. (And, on a more somber note, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.)

Elon Musk has been accused of making a Nazi-like gesture during Trump's inauguration celebration, sparking controversy and drawing mixed reactions from critics and supporters

Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew severe backlash after he performed what appeared to be a Nazi Salute at US President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade

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Tino Chrupalla, co-leader of Germany's AfD (Alternative for Germany) will attend, even as German security services monitor them for right-wing extremism.

Elon Musk was accused of performing a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration but denied the claims saying those who criticise him 'need better dirty tricks'