Musk Shares Message Saying Hitler Didn't Murder Millions of People

Musk's Controversial Post Sparks Fresh Nazi-Related Outrage

Elon Musk once again found himself at the center of controversy after sharing a post that minimized Adolf Hitler's role in the Holocaust, attributing mass killings to "public sector workers." 
The post, which also referenced the 20th-century dictators Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong, quickly went viral, amassing more than a million views. Musk's retweet ignited backlash from advocacy groups and public figures, with the Anti-Defamation League condemning him for elevating rhetoric that "undermines the seriousness" of historical atrocities. 
The incident marks yet another instance in which Musk has been accused of downplaying Nazi crimes, following his previous engagement with antisemitic narratives on X.
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Tesla Faces Boycotts as Critics Lash Out at Musk's Politics

Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politics has led to significant public backlash against Tesla, with boycott campaigns urging car owners to "sell your swasticar." 
Posters in major cities, particularly in the Bay Area, have called attention to Musk's Nazi-related controversies, fueling a movement among former Tesla supporters to abandon the brand. The boycotts have compounded Tesla's existing struggles, as the company has seen its market share dwindle amid competition and a tarnished public image. 
While Musk has remained defiant in the face of criticism, the financial toll of his increasingly controversial rhetoric is mounting.

Musk's Nazi-Linked Puns and Gestures Draw International Scrutiny

This latest post follows a pattern of Nazi-related remarks from Elon Musk including puns referencing infamous figures like Joseph Goebbels and Rudolf Hess. 
In January, Musk was accused of making a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump's inauguration event, a claim he denied but later trivialized through jokes that critics deemed deeply inappropriate. 
While some of his defenders brushed off the gesture as an "awkward movement," global Jewish organizations and political leaders have expressed alarm at Musk's increasing willingness to engage with rhetoric that trivializes or distorts historical atrocities.

Musk's Political Ties Deepen with Trump and European Far-Right Parties

Since pouring more than $200 million into Donald Trump's re-election campaign, Elon Musk has secured a position as one of the president's most influential advisers. His political involvement has not been limited to the U.S., though: He has also appeared at European events hosted by far-right parties including Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). 
His speech at an AfD gathering, where he suggested Germans focus less on "past guilt," drew heavy criticism for downplaying the country's reckoning with its Nazi history. Musk's growing alignment with hard-right movements across the world signals an ideological shift that is reshaping both his personal and corporate brands.

Advertisers and Advocacy Groups Sound the Alarm

Elon Musk's long history of inflammatory remarks, particularly regarding Jewish communities, has already driven advertisers away from X. 
The latest controversy only adds fuel to the fire, with major corporations facing pressure to cut ties with Musk's platform. Advocacy groups like the Anti-Defamation League continue to call out Musk's statements, arguing that his vast influence makes his rhetoric "especially dangerous," according to Forbes.
As Musk doubles down on his controversial positions, the impact on his businesses and public standing remains uncertain, but the wave of condemnation shows no signs of subsiding.