{"id":6010,"date":"2025-05-06T03:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T03:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightflowmedia.com\/7-minutes-ago-elon-musk-responds-to-jimmy-kimmel-in-9-words-after-the-host-mocked-him-for-a-nazi-salute-and-tesla-controversy-its-ridiculous-that-luxury-blog-2\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T03:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T03:28:44","slug":"7-minutes-ago-elon-musk-responds-to-jimmy-kimmel-in-9-words-after-the-host-mocked-him-for-a-nazi-salute-and-tesla-controversy-its-ridiculous-that-luxury-blog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insightflowmedia.com\/?p=6010","title":{"rendered":"7 MINUTES AGO: Elon Musk responds to Jimmy Kimmel in 9 words after the host mocked him for a Nazi salute and Tesla controversy: &#8220;It&#8217;s ridiculous that&#8230;&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div id=\"custom_html-5\" class=\"widget_text custom-ad post-ad post-top-ad widget_custom_html\">\n<div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\">\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/luxury.amazingtoday.net\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"\/><script><![CDATA[window.unibots=window.unibots||{cmd:[]};unibots.cmd.push(function(){unibotsPlayer(\"amazingtoday.net_1701429259744\")});]]><\/script> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The internet erupted on May 4, 2025, when Elon Musk delivered a succinct nine-word response to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, following a scathing monologue that mocked Musk for a controversial moment involving a Nazi salute and Tesla\u2019s recent troubles. During his show, Kimmel had ridiculed Musk, joking, \u201cElon\u2019s Tesla salute looks like he\u2019s auditioning for a history reenactment\u2014maybe he\u2019s just practicing for the next Tesla recall!\u201d The jab referenced a viral video from earlier that week, where Musk was seen raising his arm in what some interpreted as a Nazi salute while inspecting a Tesla factory in Germany. Musk\u2019s reply, posted on X, was direct: \u201cIt\u2019s ridiculous that you think I\u2019d salute like that.\u201d The exchange has sparked a firestorm of reactions, leaving fans and critics stunned.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"> <script><![CDATA[window.unibotshb=window.unibotshb||{cmd:[]};unibotshb.cmd.push(()=>{ubHB(\"amazingtoday\");});]]><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.77ne.com\/storage\/052025\/62f757de40dd4cc6b603413340ea5f2b.jpg\" width=\"780\"\/><\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The controversy began on May 1, when a video surfaced showing Musk at Tesla\u2019s Gigafactory in Gr\u00fcnheide, Germany. In the clip, he appeared to raise his arm while gesturing to workers, an action some online commentators quickly labeled as resembling a Nazi salute\u2014a highly sensitive symbol in Germany due to the country\u2019s history. The footage spread rapidly on X, with #MuskSalute trending as users debated whether the gesture was intentional or a misunderstanding. Tesla was already under scrutiny after a recall of 50,000 vehicles due to battery defects, adding fuel to the public relations fire. Kimmel, known for his sharp humor, seized the moment on his show, blending the salute controversy with Tesla\u2019s woes to deliver a biting critique.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"> <script><![CDATA[window.unibotshb=window.unibotshb||{cmd:[]};unibotshb.cmd.push(()=>{ubHB(\"amazingtoday\");});]]><\/script> <\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, is no stranger to controversy, often using X to clap back at critics. His nine-word response to Kimmel was met with a mix of support and skepticism. On X, some fans rallied behind him, with one user writing, \u201cElon\u2019s right\u2014Kimmel\u2019s blowing this out of proportion!\u201d Others, however, felt Musk\u2019s reply dodged accountability, as one critic posted, \u201cNine words, zero apology\u2014typical Musk deflection.\u201d The exchange has reignited discussions about Musk\u2019s public behavior, especially in light of Tesla\u2019s recent challenges, including production delays and a dip in stock value after the recall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"> <script><![CDATA[window.unibotshb=window.unibotshb||{cmd:[]};unibotshb.cmd.push(()=>{ubHB(\"amazingtoday\");});]]><\/script> <\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Tesla issued a statement clarifying that Musk\u2019s gesture was meant to acknowledge workers and had been misinterpreted, emphasizing his focus on improving factory conditions. However, the damage was done, with German authorities reportedly investigating the incident due to strict laws against Nazi symbolism. Kimmel\u2019s monologue didn\u2019t hold back, as he quipped, \u201cElon\u2019s salute might be the only thing Tesla\u2019s recalling properly!\u201d The audience roared with laughter, but the humor clearly struck a nerve with Musk, prompting his swift retort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"> <script><![CDATA[window.unibotshb=window.unibotshb||{cmd:[]};unibotshb.cmd.push(()=>{ubHB(\"amazingtoday\");});]]><\/script> <\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The feud has drawn attention to Musk\u2019s often polarizing relationship with the media. Known for his bluntness, Musk has previously clashed with figures like Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart over various issues, from labor practices to his political stances. Kimmel, meanwhile, has a history of targeting high-profile figures, often using his platform to highlight what he sees as hypocrisy. This latest spat has amplified their rivalry, with some speculating it could lead to a more extended public feud. 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