Summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Elon Musk after he made a gesture during Trump’s inauguration resembling a Nazi salute.

Musk and his allies dismissed the comparison, calling such accusations exaggerated.

Ocasio-Cortez, however, called the gesture unacceptable, emphasizing America’s history of opposing Nazis and the Confederacy.

She also condemned the Anti-Defamation League for defending Musk, accusing it of losing credibility.

Her comments sparked broader debate on symbols, gestures, and their implications amid Trump’s return to office.

  • YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    You may want to reread some history, there were plenty of Nazi sympathizers and collaborators (read: nazis) in the US back then too.

    • espentan@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      Oh I’m well aware, but push came to show and the better minds prevailed, back then, and as a result, so did the country.

      I’m not convinced the outcome would’ve been the same today.