No, These Politicians Did Not Make the Same Gesture as Elon Musk
As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025, his inauguration celebrations were marked by controversy over a gesture made by his supporter Elon Musk that many people claime
Trump is giving Elon Musk an unprecedented amount of power
Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited.
Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government
Musk has moved with lightning speed to try to remake the federal government. Many Democrats and even some Republicans say his efforts are unlawful.
Donald Trump Just Bungled Elon Musk’s Name. Again.
Donald Trump bungled Elon Musk’s name once again on Monday. The president accidentally referred to the tech billionaire as “Leon.” Fox News aired the gaffe. It came as Trump signed an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund and as he fielded a question on why Musk (who is leading the non-official Department of Government Efficiency’s drive to cut public spending) should have access to Treasury Department payment systems.
Press Secretary Reveals Startling Truth of Elon Musk’s Full Power
Donald Trump has found the perfect person to say if Elon Musk has conflicts of interest: Elon Musk. During a White House press briefing Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked what steps the Trump administration was taking to address the conflicts of interest that arise from the billionaire technocrat serving as a “special government employee” heading the Department of Government Efficiency.
Fact Check: Did Barack Obama, Kamala Harris Make 'Nazi' Salutes?
Elon Musk, who has been accused of performing the salute at an inauguration event this week, shared social media post that ...
PCMag on MSN6h
White House Tech Support vs. SGE: Where Does Elon Musk Belong in DC?
In Silicon Valley, you can call yourself whatever you want, but it's a little trickier in Washington. Here's what Trump's EO ...
news.meaww10d
Fact Check: Did Barack Obama and Kamala Harris make the same controversial gesture as Elon Musk?
While Elon Musk was onstage at the Capital One Arena, he made a hand gesture that made social media go into meltdown — ...
‘He has billions at stake': The real reason behind Elon Musk’s government takeover
Elon Musk—the man Republicans are letting dismantle the government—has a direct personal and financial interest in dismantling much of the government. He’s a walking conflict of interest,” says Chris ...
E!16d
Trump Inauguration: Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and More Attendees
Donald Trump's political opponents and business peers are putting on a united front at his 2025 Presidential Inauguration. Ivanka Trump Reveals the Real Reason She Won’t Return for Donald Trump ...
Who Is Coming to the Inauguration — and Who Isn’t
Billionaires, foreign leaders and celebrities including Mike Tyson and Carrie Underwood will appear at the inauguration. Some prominent Democrats are taking a pass.
Fast Company on MSN15d
Is Elon Musk a government employee? Here’s why it matters
DOGE will actually be a reorganization (and renaming) of an existing division called the United States Digital Service, which was established in August 2014 by President Barack Obama. Elon ...
Time on MSN12d
Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute
Musk then slapped his chest with his right hand, before flinging it diagonally upwards, palm face down. He turned around to ...
Opinion - Elon Musk deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
Elon Musk has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian libertarian MP Marius Nilsen, who tossed the Tesla ...
The Washington Post on MSN9d
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...
Irish Star on MSN18h
Ilhan Omar proves Elon Musk shared 'manipulated video' as he accuses her of breaking the law
Ilhan Omar, the US representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district, has hit back at Elon Musk online after he accused her of breaking the law - as the controversy surrounding the billionaire ...