Billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some likening it to a Nazi salute, while others have attributed it to social awkwardness. The billionaire tech mogul later responded to the accusations on X, and said his critics needed "better dirty tricks". #AFP 🎥📸 POOL Angela WEISS Julia Demaree NIKHINSON #US #ElonMusk | AFP News Agency

Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday at Trump's Inauguration was called out by social media users for mimicking a Nazi salute. Elon's father, Errol Musk, tells #CUOMO that criticism is "rubbish" and that the gesture is "universal." MORE: https://trib.al/MpDMp9D | NewsNation