Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk surprised a CNN anchor by saluting President Donald Trump during his speech Monday after his second inauguration.
Musk gave a speech at Capital One Arena in which he told the audience he would give his heart to the audience, which some described as a Roman salute, but others claimed was intended as a Nazi salute.
“My heart goes to you. Thanks to you, the future of civilization is guaranteed.”
“It was a salute. It was a quick one. I think our viewers are smart enough to observe that, but it certainly was. This is not something you normally see at an American political rally. Yeah. Let's do it,'' Kate said.
“It was very quick. It was an intense moment for him when he came out dancing, but then he did it,” Erin Burnett said.
Many on social media also accused Musk of giving a Nazi salute.
context The salute in his speech belies that description.
Mr. Musk spoke to the crowd enthusiastically and very animatedly.
“This was no ordinary victory. This was a fork in the road for human civilization,” Musk said. “This was really important. Thank you for making it happen!”
At that moment, he put his hand on his chest and saluted the crowd. Then he too turned and saluted the flag.
“My heart goes out to you. It is because of you that the future of civilization is secured,” he added. “thank you!”
He said Americans will have safer cities, border security and smarter government spending in President Trump's second term. musk
went He continued to insist that the United States lead the Mars colonization effort.
“Can you imagine how amazing it would be for an American astronaut to plant the flag on another planet for the first time?! How emotional would that be?!” he asked.
The crowd went wild over Musk's message, chanting “Elon! Elon!” Back to him.
“I'm going to work hard for you guys! I really do,” he laughed. “I'm very motivated for the future. It's going to be very exciting.”
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