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Netanyahu: Musk is being 'falsely smeared' over controversial salute – POLITICO.eu

Israeli PM gives full-throated endorsement of Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser after he sparked outrage with stiff-armed gesture.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday backed tech entrepreneur Elon Musk after he was accused of giving a “Nazi salute” earlier this week.
“Elon Musk is being falsely smeared,” Netanyahu wrote on Musk’s social media platform X. “Elon is a great friend of Israel. He visited Israel after the October […]
Netanyahu: Musk is being 'falsely smeared' over controversial salute – POLITICO.eu

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Elon Musk's salute was 'innocent,' insists Javier Milei – POLITICO.eu

Argentina’s leader also lashes so-called woke ideology during fiery speech in Davos.
Argentinian President Javier Milei on Thursday defended Elon Musk’s “innocent” hand gesture, after the key adviser to United States President Donald Trump was accused of giving a “Nazi salute.”
“My dear friend Elon Musk, who has been unjustly vilified by wokeism ideology of recent days for an innocent gesture that simply reflects his enthusiasm and gratitude towards people,” […]
Elon Musk's salute was 'innocent,' insists Javier Milei – POLITICO.eu

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Musk trolls Trump's €500B AI mega plan – POLITICO.eu

The tech billionaire and close ally of the U.S. president sniped at one of the White House’s first major proposals.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk poured cold water Wednesday on a landmark half-a-trillion dollar artificial intelligence (AI) initiative trumpeted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
His criticism marks an early break between Musk, one of Trump’s closest advisers during the presidential transition, and the Republican leader, underscoring the potential for rifts on key policy […]
Musk trolls Trump's €500B AI mega plan – POLITICO.eu

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Elon Musk's 'Nazi' salute sparks fury from Europe's left wing – POLITICO.eu

Lawmakers and media pour scorn on the key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Europe’s left-wingers on Tuesday raced to condemn Elon Musk after the world’s richest man performed a stiff-armed salute at an event to celebrate new United States President Donald Trump.
“My heart goes out to you,” Musk said on stage at Washington’s Capital One Arena, as he thanked Trump’s supporters. He then put his hand to his chest and extended a rigid right arm with his palm […]
Elon Musk's 'Nazi' salute sparks fury from Europe's left wing – POLITICO.eu