In a recent interview with Fox News, Elon Musk, head of Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, strongly denied claims labeling him as a Nazi, calling such accusations “outrageous.” Musk criticized media coverage of his actions, including a straight-arm salute at Trump’s post-inauguration rally, which some interpreted as a Sieg Heil gesture. Since acquiring Twitter, now rebranded as X, Musk has reinstated previously banned white supremacist accounts and faced backlash for sharing controversial posts minimizing the atrocities committed by historical figures like Adolf Hitler.
Musk also virtually addressed a campaign event for Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland party shortly after Trump’s inauguration, advocating against multiculturalism. Despite these controversies, Musk insists he has not harmed anyone and rejects comparisons to Nazis, emphasizing that their issue was the killing of millions of people. He attributes the attacks on him to political propaganda, similar to what President Trump has faced for years.
Lara Trump, Elon Musk’s interviewer and Fox News host, acknowledged the challenges Musk faces given his upbringing during apartheid in South Africa. Musk expressed disappointment in how repeated lies can shape public perception, particularly among those who trust legacy news sources like CNN. He suggested that some individuals might want him dead, but since they cannot achieve this directly, they resort to character assassination instead.
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