At Trump's presidential parade, Musk made a gesture reminiscent of a Nazi salute.

"We will have safe cities — finally — secure borders, sensible spending. <…> And we will send DOGE to Mars!" he stated during his speech, noting that "this feels like victory."

Elon Musk also mentioned that American astronauts will soon be able to plant a flag on another planet.

In conclusion to his address, the billionaire emphasized that he is ready to work tirelessly for the country's well-being. He placed his right hand on his heart and then raised it in a gesture that observers and social media users interpreted as a so-called Nazi salute.

Trump supporters, however, argue that it is a "Roman salute" rather than a gesture associated with Adolf Hitler's followers.

Currently, Musk holds a position in the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, a division created by Donald Trump.

During his inauguration speech, Trump, among other things, directed American astronauts to Mars to plant the American flag there. The President also promised to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the American Gulf and to regain control of the Panama Canal for the U.S.