Elon Musk caused a stir on X by calling German Chancellor Olaf Scholz 'oaf Schitz' after Scholz criticized extreme right positions in Europe.

In a speech at President Donald Trump’s inaugural rally, Musk raised his right arm in the air twice in a row in a gesture some compared to a Nazi salute.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk's support for the far-right in Europe is "completely unacceptable."

The United States is our closest ally outside Europe. And I will do everything in my power to ensure that it stays that way,' Scholz said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political opponents and energized fans on the far right.

Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of the snap elections has sparked controversy, with government officials accusing him of foreign interference.

Elon Musk wrote "Make Europe Great Again" in an X post on Saturday. Musk has used X to share support for far-right political parties in Europe. His remarks have drawn ire from political leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe.

A heated exchange has erupted between Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Scholz’s remarks condemning the use of free speech to promote far-right views. The dispute comes after Musk made a controversial hand gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities,

While addressing Trump supporters in Washington on Monday, the tech billionaire brought his hand to his chest and extended it straight out, twice, before saying: "My heart goes out to you." The gesture sparked controversy as it drew comparisons to a Nazi salute.

Musk's gesture fuels his confrontation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. "Frankly, they need new tricks. It's very tiring, this attack that everyone is Hitler." With this message on his social network X,

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