Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump’s Inauguration Parade Sparks Online Chatter [Video]

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing online backlash after making an eyebrow-raising hand gesture at an Inauguration Day event for President Donald Trump.

Why It Matters

Musk, the world’s richest man, participated in Monday’s inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C. A close ally to Trump and the largest donor to his successful 2024 presidential campaign, Musk has also been tapped by the president to lead the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

What To Know

Musk spoke briefly to a crowd of Trump supporters gathered for an indoor “Presidential Parade” at Washington’s Capital One Arena shortly after the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

After telling the audience “thank you” for reelecting Trump, Musk appeared to grab his chest and then forcefully extended his right arm fully into the air with an outstretched straight hand while making a grunting noise. He then turned around and repeated the gesture before touching his chest again and telling the crowd, “My …