The Roman salute is conditionally allowed in Italy and outright banned in Germany. German chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to Musk's gesture by saying, "We have the freedom of speech in Europe and in Germany," he said, "what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions."

When Elon Musk performed a gesture that many saw as a fascist gesture, his supporters claimed it was a Roman salute. So what’s the difference?

Elon Musk's younger brother Kimbal on Friday paid a visit to the premier's office at Palazzo Chigi in Rome. Wearing a cowboy hat as is his custom, Kimbal Musk was accompanied by a group in including Andrea Stroppa,

Elon Musk’s gesture has drawn comparisons to Roman salutes by right-wing fans. But, what exactly is one? - The salute became popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries in artworks and theatre performances,

Musk aggressively thumped his open palm onto his upper chest and—to the shock of millions of viewers around the Western world—delivered a Roman, or fascist, salute.

The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.

Scores of Reddit users called for bans on X links after Musk made two enthusiastic salutes that immediately drew criticism on Monday.

Elon Musk was so happy about Donald Trump's inauguration he gave two stiff-armed salutes that looked like what the bad guys in World War II movies do.

In a speech at President Donald Trump’s inaugural rally, Musk raised his right arm in the air twice in a row in a gesture some compared to a Nazi salute.

Critics said a gesture made by Elon Musk at a post-inauguration rally resembled a Nazi salute, though other figures dismissed the scrutiny.