An old image of U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reaching out to hug Senator Ed Markey has been taken out of context in posts saying it shows her giving a Nazi salute.

The Tesla founder has been condemned in Germany for the gesture he made on stage at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

While speaking to a crowd of MAGA faithful on Monday, Elon Musk made a grunting noise, placed a hand on his heart and extended it outwards in a quick, snapping motion, palm facing down. He then repeated the motion for the people behind him.

Grimes, Elon Musk's ex, has responded to the backlash of his controversial hand gesture, which is going viral. On Monday, the Tesla CEO took the stage in Washington, DC's Capital One Arena, beginning his speech by saying, "Thank you for making it happen. Thank you," followed by slapping his right hand on his chest and extending it in salute.

Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump, leaned into the accusations that his Monday salute was a “Sieg heil” gesture with a series of trollish Nazi puns on X. “Don’t say Hess to Nazi accusations!” Musk wrote Thursday, referring to German Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler’s deputy, Rudolf Hess.

Multiple "subreddits" have banned links from Elon Musk's X platform after the tech mogul flashed a gesture that critics have said resembled a Nazi salute.

"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.

There’s an easy way to say “I wasn't Sieg heiling all my pals” on the world stage. Musk isn’t saying it. Silly libs!

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. View on euronews

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Adding to the controversy, Elon Musk turned his attention to Wikipedia, accusing the online encyclopedia of perpetuating bias by labelling his hand gesture as a “Nazi” or “fascist” salute. He posted on X,