
Elon Musk is considering taking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to court after the Democrat pushed an inflammatory claim on MSNBC. During an appearance on “The Rachel Maddow Show,” Walz asserted that Musk performed a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.
The claim, which has been debunked by multiple sources, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resurfaced when Walz insisted, “Of course he did,” in response to Maddow’s question about the gesture. The comment quickly drew backlash, with many questioning Walz’s motives for continuing to spread the accusation.
Elon Musk says that he thinks he will sue Tim Walz for defaming him for when Walz falsely said Musk did “a N*zi salute.” pic.twitter.com/yNbkQlkHOF
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 29, 2025
After filmmaker Robby Starbuck posted the clip on X and called for Musk to sue, the billionaire responded, “I think I will.” He later referred to Walz as “creepy” and included a clown emoji in his post, signaling his disgust at the remark. Musk also suggested he may take legal action against MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow for amplifying the claim.
The controversy began after a moment at Trump’s inauguration rally where Musk tapped his chest twice and extended his right arm. Left-wing commentators seized on the gesture, attempting to tie it to Nazi imagery, but Netanyahu and others dismissed the accusations as politically motivated attacks.
Elon Musk is going to sue Creepy Tim Walz for saying Elon definitely gave a Nazi salute.
Tampon Tim is an unbelievable moron. pic.twitter.com/4R6Sw8Blwl
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) January 30, 2025
Musk, who spent $277 million backing Republicans in the 2024 election, has become a frequent target of left-wing media figures and politicians. Walz, who ran as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick, has continued to attack Trump and his supporters following his election defeat.
🚨🚨 Elon Musk said today that he will be suing disgraced Tim Walz after he falsely claimed that the billionaire did a 'Nazi salute'. pic.twitter.com/LiSPYM378R
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) January 30, 2025
Neither Walz nor MSNBC has responded to Musk’s possible lawsuit. Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index lists Musk’s wealth at $428 billion, making him the richest person in the world.