University of Maryland PhD student and “anti-racist pedagogy” researcher Victoria Alexander, who two years ago made the ludicrous claim that professors in Texas could be jailed just for saying the word “racism,” ripped the Anti-Defamation League for criticizing anti-semitic college students’ “peaceful” keffiyeh-garbed protests, but not Musk:

Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much

Elon Musk’s one-armed salute before a cheering crowd during President Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities has ignited a swirl of debate about the true meaning of the tech billionaire’s gesture.

Elon Musk caused a significant stir on social media after making a gesture twice during his speech at a rally at the Capital One Arena, which some perceived as resembling a Roman salute. Discussions using terms like "fascist" and "Nazi" emerged,

Some across the political spectrum said the gesture looked like a "Heil Hitler" salute. The ADL said it was not.