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Elon Musk says he might sue Gov. Tim Walz over accusations he gave a Nazi salute (www.startribune.com)

submitted 13 hours ago by dumples@midwest.social to c/minnesota@midwest.social

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Summary

Elon Musk is considering suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after Walz accused him of performing a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration.

Musk’s gesture, where he placed his hand on his heart before extending his arm outward, sparked controversy due to its resemblance to historical fascist salutes.

The Anti-Defamation League deemed it an “awkward gesture” rather than a Nazi salute but acknowledged public concern.

Musk, who owns X (formerly Twitter), responded to calls for legal action by saying, “I think I will.”

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[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev 41 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Sure, let's get what everybody already knows on record in the legal system that it is definitely a Nazi salute.

[–] dumples@midwest.social 33 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I am just glad that Tim Walz is still calling people out. Best part of the Harris -Walz campaign

[–] djsaskdja@reddthat.com 4 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

I have to imagine he’s gearing up for his own 2028 presidential election campaign. It’s still self serving at the end of the day.

[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev 7 points 8 hours ago

I, too, am hopeful there will be a 2028 election.

[–] dumples@midwest.social 4 points 9 hours ago

He should. I am all for it