Donald Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk has triggered a controversy with a hand gesture at the inaugural parade in Washington DC. Many have compared it to the Nazi salute. However, experts are divided.

Elon Musk was the subject of much scorn throughout the day and then he "allegedly" threw up a Nazi salute from the stage.

The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures on stage Monday.

X and Tesla owner was widely criticised by viewers and journalists after his repeated gestures at the Capital One arena

The alleged 'Nazi salute' performed by Elon Musk generated huge controversy during Donald Trump's inauguration

Elon Musk is facing backlash for a gesture resembling a Nazi salute during a speech at Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration.

Many were critical of the tech billionaire's speech and gesture, with one X user writing: "You all know what he just did. Don't try to hide from it" The post Elon Musk’s Salute to Trump Crowd Condemned as Nazi Signal: ‘What the Actual F–k?

Musk faced backlash after being accused of Nazi salute gesture during his speech at Trump's inauguration celebrations.

X users have accused owner of the social media platform Elon Musk of doing three Nazi salutes during a speech at Trump's inauguration - causing shockwaves across the country