During the inauguration, Elon Musk played a visible role, highlighting a growing alliance with political leaders. His active involvement underscores his enduring influence in tech and politics.
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Elon Musk
Week of Jan 20 – Jan 26, 2025
Musk’s bold moves spark fierce global debate.
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This week, Elon Musk took center stage with high-profile political appearances and provocative gestures. His actions, from a stirring inauguration to a controversial rally salute, fueled heated debates across tech and political arenas. The unpredictable maneuvers left audiences divided, questioning the mix of ambition and interference.
Elon Musk's one-armed gesture at a Trump rally sparked heated debate, drawing comparisons to Nazi salutes. The act polarized reactions, as far-right groups celebrated it while critics condemned its historic symbolism.
www.bbc.com · apnews.com · www.theguardian.comElon Musk lambasted Trump’s $500B AI project and clashed with OpenAI’s CEO, while astronomers mistakenly deleted an asteroid identified as his Tesla Roadster, deepening tech controversies.
www.cnn.com · www.astronomy.com · apnews.comElon Musk’s recent actions spark controversy in Europe as he challenges political norms with bold, disruptive strategies, blurring the line between tech ambition and political interference.
www.cnn.comElon Musk drives a cost-cutting push by using DOGE to phase out the penny and boost federal data access, while his controversial salute incites strong public backlash and debate over fascist imagery.
www.cnn.com · www.wired.com · www.nytimes.com · blackvotersmatterfund.orgElon Musk’s initiatives drew mixed reactions today as his Vegas Loop ride prompted scrutiny and his unexpected video appearance at a German far-right campaign event fueled controversy.
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