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As latest Elon Musk controversy swirls, some American Jews come to his defense

JL;DR SUMMARY Elon Musk faced criticism for a hand gesture resembling a Nazi salute during a speech at a Trump inauguration celebration. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Elon MuskHolocaustAdlSocial MediaJewish LeadersPolitical ControversyNazi SaluteTrump Inauguration

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Washington, Washington DC, United States
"Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025."
Israel
"He visited Auschwitz and Israel after Oct. 7, comedian Elon Gold wrote on Instagram, adding, Alsothat was not a Nazi salute."

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