Laura Ingraham Defends Elon Musk Against Nazi Salute Accusations

Laura Ingraham, a prominent figure on Fox News, has expressed her support for Elon Musk after he faced backlash for making a hand movement that appeared similar to a Nazi salute. This incident occurred during a speech he delivered after Donald Trump’s inauguration, where he gestured with his hand to his chest and then raised his arm with the palm facing downward. Critics and commentators quickly condemned the action, but Ingraham defended Musk, suggesting that he was simply enthusiastic about the policies of the Trump administration and often engages in animated gestures.

She reflected on the criticism aimed at Musk during her show, stating, “We all know that Elon Musk is excited about the Trump agenda, and he’s prone to sudden wild gesticulations,” implying that the controversy was exaggerated by those opposed to Trump. Ingraham herself had been accused of a similar gesture back in 2016 during her enthusiastic support for Trump at the Republican National Convention, which drew significant social media scrutiny at the time.

In comments about her past actions, Ingraham dismissed the accusations, noting that many people perceived her gesture as unintentional and not a deliberate salute. In contrast, some political figures, including progressive lawmakers, have taken a harsher stance against Musk, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizing his actions and even calling out the Anti-Defamation League for their statement about the gesture.

Furthermore, white nationalist Nick Fuentes also weighed in, asserting that Musk's gesture resembled a salute to Hitler. In response to the uproar, Musk defended himself on social media, stating that the accusations were tired and promoting his stance on the matter. He expressed frustration with Wikipedia for including the controversy on his page, suggesting the platform was influenced by media bias.