United Nations Nominee Elise Stefanik Says Elon Musk Did Not 'Heil Hitler'
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A wave of internet commentators have heaped criticism on Musk for his salute.
Confronted with a question about billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial onstage salute, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) asserted Tuesday that there was nothing fascist about it.
The question, from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), came during Stefanik’s Senate confirmation hearing to become President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations. On Monday, Musk ignited a firestorm by throwing up his arm in a distinctly Romanesque manner while thanking Trump’s supporters gathered at the Capital One Arena in Washington.
He made the gesture twice, saying, “My heart goes out to you.” Musk has not directly addressed the controversy or his true intention.
“What do think of Elon Musk, perhaps the president’s most visible adviser, doing two Heil Hitler salutes last night at the president’s televised rally?” Murphy queried.
“No. Elon Musk did not do those salutes,” Stefanik replied. She said that while she was not at the inaugural rally where Musk made the move, she had been to “many” rallies with him and knows he likes to make cheerful gestures.
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