Julie Gray, partner of Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev, condemned Elon Musk after he was accused of making a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration. Musk denied the claim, saying it was a Roman salute meant to show enthusiasm, not a Nazi gesture.
Gray also criticized Musk for his behavior during a visit to Auschwitz, where she felt he was more focused on publicity than the site’s historical significance. She expressed disappointment in his lack of empathy and respect for Holocaust survivors.
The Anti-Defamation League condemned Musk’s alleged salute as inappropriate and offensive, reinforcing that symbols related to the Holocaust should be respected and not trivialized.
The incident sparked wider conversations about the responsibility of public figures like Musk to act with sensitivity and awareness when engaging with historical symbols and sites.
