Musk’s hand gesture – level 1

24-01-2025 15:00

Elon Musk makes a hand gesture during Trump’s speech. Many people are talking about it now.

Musk touches his chest and moves his arm forward. Some people think that it looks like a Nazi salute. This gesture is illegal in Germany because Adolf Hitler makes it.

Some people say that the gesture is bad. Others say that it is just a mistake. Musk says his critics are wrong.

Before this, Musk likes a political party in Germany called Alternative for Germany (AfD). Many people think that this party is extreme. Musk also calls Hitler a communist, which is not correct. Many people are now worried about what Must will do next.

Difficult words: gesture (when you move your hand to express something), speech (when someone talks in front of other people), salute (a greeting which soldiers usually use).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What are some of the concerns people have expressed about Elon Musk's hand gesture and his political affiliations in Germany?

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