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‘The gesture speaks for itself’: Germans respond to Musk’s apparent Nazi salute
Some say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute but others are unsure and say focus should be on Musk’s stated support for far-right. Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the ...The Guardian - 15h -
Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump’s Inauguration
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.Wired - 1d -
Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?
Historians say Musk clearly made Nazi salute – but supporter claims he was inspired by Roman greeting adopted by Benito Mussolini. The back-to-back gestures were swift and enthusiastic, and they ...The Guardian - 15h -
'Elon Musk did not do those salutes': Stefanik defends Musk during confirmation hearing
Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, defended Elon Musk’s gesture that many interpreted as a Nazi salute, when questioned by Sen. Chris Murphy, ...NBC News - 18h -
Musk on salute blowback: 'Frankly, they need better dirty tricks'
Elon Musk responded to criticism of his gesture during a post-inauguration speech on Monday, saying those comparing it to a Nazi salute were deploying "dirty tricks." “Frankly, they need better ...The Hill - 20h -
ADL: 'Awkward' Musk gesture 'not a Nazi salute': 'This is a delicate moment'
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s “awkward” gesture during a Monday celebratory event which some critics panned ...The Hill - 20h -
Nadler condemns 'what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute' from Musk
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was among those who sharply criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for making "what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute" during an event celebrating the inauguration ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk appears to make back-to-back fascist salutes at inauguration rally
Tech billionaire wades into controversy after shooting right arm on upwards diagonal during Trump celebrations. Donald Trump returns to office – live updates Elon Musk waded into controversy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Musk sets sights on European politics
After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Musk and the new political playbook
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust StarmerFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card
Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics from the perch of his social platform X — a development that experts say likely raises questions for U.S. allies about his role in foreign ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech
Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrumFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Musk's foreign expedition
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life
Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandalFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics
The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Haberman: Trump complaining Musk is 'around a lot'
The New York Times’s Maggie Haberman said President-elect Trump is complaining that tech billionaire Elon Musk is “around a lot.” “Trump does complain a bit to people about how Musk is around a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs
The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'
Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Musk extends political tentacles into UK, Germany
Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media network to boost far-right political movements in the United Kingdom and Germany, after becoming a major backer of President-elect Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics
Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxietiesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
The Great Resignation 2.0 is coming – and I salute the European millennials who plan to quit
After Covid, the US saw a wave of younger workers leaving unsatisfying and exploitative jobs. Now I hear it’s France’s turn. Recently I was chatting to an acquaintance in Paris, a senior manager in ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'
Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader
Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy RobinsonFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?
Reform’s former communications director is onBBC News - Jan. 5 -
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” “There are a ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Musk misinformed on grooming gangs, says minister
The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit
Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space projectFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X
Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...The Hill - Jan. 2