Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a leading figure in progressive politics, lashed out on social media after an unlikely defense was mounted for Elon Musk amid allegations that the billionaire entrepreneur made a controversial hand gesture. The incident quickly turned into a cultural flashpoint, pitting critics against defenders of Musk in a fiery online debate.
The uproar began at a pre-inaugural rally for President-elect Donald Trump, where Musk delivered an enthusiastic speech to a cheering crowd. During his address, Musk raised his right hand to his chest and extended it outward, a move he described as an expression of gratitude. “My heart goes out to you. It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured,” Musk said to applause. However, the gesture sparked immediate controversy.
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CNN’s Erin Burnett highlighted the gesture during her coverage, noting that it wasn’t “something you traditionally see at American political rallies.” While she stopped short of making any explicit accusations, her comments ignited a frenzy among liberals online. Social media users speculated that Musk’s gesture resembled a Nazi salute, with some accusing the SpaceX founder of harboring extremist sympathies.
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