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Following Musk’s lead, ‘my heart goes out to you’ takes off as far-right catchphrase

JL;DR SUMMARY In a divisive move that further complicates Elon Musk's public image, his gesture at a Trump inauguration rally, perceived as a Nazi salute, ignited controversy and became a rallying cry for the far-right with the phrase, "My heart goes out to you." 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 MuskAdlSocial MediaFar RightPolitical ControversyTrump RallyNazi SaluteInternet CultureMy Heart Goes Out To You

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Pennsylvania, United States
"The mimicry has gotten at least one public official in trouble. A Republican town supervisor in eastern Pennsylvania resigned Saturday amid outrage that followed a viral TikTok video in which she pounded her chest three times, lifted her right hand up in a gesture similar to Musks and repeated the phrase."
Kfar Aza, Southern District, Israel
"Musk said that he is a supporter of Israel, bringing up his tour of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a site of the Oct. 7 attacks, in November 2023, and the necklace referencing the Israeli hostages he wore upon his return during an appearance at a New York Times event."
Oświęcim, Lesser Poland, Poland
"Musk also visited Auschwitz last year, though the partner of a Holocaust survivor who joined him on the private tour later said Musk had been utterly detached during the tour and only seemed to care about how he looked."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"Elon Musk gestures while speaking during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025."

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