Elon Musk faced backlash for a gesture interpreted as a Nazi salute, while similar actions by Cory Booker at a political event went largely ignored by the media.

Conservatives criticized Sen. Cory Booker for an alleged "Nazi salute" at a California Democratic Party event, questioning media coverage of Elon Musk's similar gesture in January.

A rumor that circulated online in June 2025 claimed U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that tech billionaire and former White House adviser Elon Musk "totally" did a Nazi salute.

Elon Musk—who drew criticism earlier this year after making a gesture many alleged was a Nazi salute—accused Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., of doing a Nazi salute on stage at an event for ...

Keith Olbermann accuses Elon Musk of making a Nazi salute, sparking viral debate over a controversial gesture caught on video. Skip to main content; Skip to header right navigation; ...

MAGA Republicans and Elon Musk are losing their sh*t and doing their best to accuse Cory Booker of throwing up a Nazi salute. Cory Booker is shutting down claims he was out here throwing up a Nazi ...

The statement comes after billionaire Elon Musk accused Booker of making a 'Nazi Salute' during a speech Saturday. Newsweek reached out to Musk for comment by email Saturday during non-working hours.

Right-wing pundits ripped New Jersey Senator Cory Booker for making a gesture that they likened Nazi salute at the conclusion of a speech Saturday night — and compared it to the move Elon Musk ...

MAGA Influencers Go Off on Media After Booker Does Arm Gesture Called ‘Nazi Salute’ When Elon Musk Did It. Kipp Jones Jun 1st, 2025, 6:46 pm . Share. X. Facebook. Copy Link .