cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24913369

Summary

Elon Musk is considering suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after Walz accused him of performing a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration.

Musk’s gesture, where he placed his hand on his heart before extending his arm outward, sparked controversy due to its resemblance to historical fascist salutes.

The Anti-Defamation League deemed it an “awkward gesture” rather than a Nazi salute but acknowledged public concern.

Musk, who owns X (formerly Twitter), responded to calls for legal action by saying, “I think I will.”

  • @inb4_FoundTheVegan
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    8 days ago

    considering suing

    “I think I will.”

    Dude absolutely will not. 0% chance he wants a legal judgement based off what people think of an obvious Nazi salute.

    Just a rich baby piss boy talking and nothing more.

      • snooggums
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        8 days ago

        This is in no way a new plan. The right wing has been weaponizing the legal system for decades.

    • OhStopYellingAtMe
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      78 days ago

      Depends how much money / intimidation he can throw at the judges & juries.

  • @[email protected]
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    378 days ago

    Sure, let’s get what everybody already knows on record in the legal system that it is definitely a Nazi salute.

  • themeatbridge
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    128 days ago

    Defense exhibit A: Elong giving a Nazi salute.

    Defense rests.

    • HubertManne
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      78 days ago

      It would end debate if a court of law ruled he gave a nazi salute. I would love to see it.

      • @TrickDacy
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        38 days ago

        Lol yeah sure in a world where 34 felony counts are meaningless if you already like the culprit

  • @zerosignal
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    88 days ago

    I just rolled my eyes so hard it sounded like ungreased ball bearings. Leon is taking a page out of trump’s playbook, just sue anyone who stands up to you and hope you can intimidate them into going away.