Elon Musk's outstretched arm arouses unease

On the stage, Elon Musk bursts out laughing and gives thanks to the Americans for the return of Donald Trump to business, in an election that was « a crossroads in the history of human civilization ». “I want to thank you for making this happen. Thank you. My heart goes out to you”, he says, hitting his chest with his right hand, before curtly extending his arm, palm open. The billionaire then turns on his heel and repeats his movement facing the platform. then sharply extends his arm, palm open. The billionaire then turns on his heel and repeats his movement facing the platform.

In the Capital One Arena, where supporters of the new president gathered on Monday, the crowd seemed a little disconcerted by this strange behavior. Since Elon Musk's gesture, the images of which have been circulating in a loop, speculation has been accumulating on the nature of this gesture and its scope. Did the boss of Tesla want to give the Roman salute?