Elon Musk is no stranger to controversy, and his latest feud with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proving to be one of his most dramatic yet. The dispute began with a hand gesture Musk made at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, which Walz has accused of being a Nazi salute.
During an MSNBC interview, Walz stated, “We spent three days debating whether Musk gave a Nazi salute. Of course, he did.” This accusation quickly went viral, prompting Musk to respond on X (formerly Twitter) with a threat to sue Walz for defamation. “I think I will. Tim Walz is creepy,” Musk tweeted, escalating the situation further.
The gesture has been the subject of intense debate, with experts offering conflicting opinions. While some believe it was a deliberate act, others argue it was simply an awkward moment. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has even weighed in, suggesting the gesture was likely innocent.
This feud is more than just a disagreement over a hand gesture—it’s a reflection of the deeply divided times we live in. Musk, already a polarizing figure, has once again found himself at the center of a media storm. Walz, meanwhile, has been criticized for using the incident to stay relevant in the political arena.
As the possibility of a lawsuit looms, the world is watching to see how this drama unfolds. Whether it’s a genuine legal battle or just another headline-grabbing stunt, one thing is clear: Elon Musk knows how to keep us all talking.
