Keith Olbermann alleges Elon Musk made Nazi 'salute'.

Keith Olbermann Claims Elon Musk Made Nazi Salute at Trump Rally

Keith Olbermann, former MSNBC and ESPN SportsCenter host, stands by his assertion that Elon Musk made a Nazi salute at a January rally for President Donald Trump. Musk has denied the claim, labeling it as 'dirty tricks,' while Olbermann and other liberal commentators have criticized Trump's top donor over the incident.

Video footage from the event at Capital One Arena in Washington on January 20 shows Musk addressing the crowd. After expressing gratitude for their support, Musk placed his right hand over his heart and then extended his arm outward with his palm facing downward and fingers clenched together.

The debate over whether Musk's gesture was a Nazi salute or an innocent hand gesture continues. Olbermann argues that Musk's closed fingers during the gesture indicate a salute, contrasting it with a similar motion made by Democratic Senator Corey Booker.

The exchange between Olbermann and self-described 'former liberal' Brandon Straka escalated, with Straka highlighting the political divide in the interpretation of the gestures. Musk's defenders refuted the Nazi salute claim, pointing out differences in hand positioning and context.

Musk has previously faced accusations of antisemitism, including reposting a claim in 2023 that Jewish communities promoted hatred against whites. Despite the ongoing controversy, Musk's actions and statements have drawn criticism and debate from various quarters.