My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has publicly condemned billionaire Elon Musk following a contentious hand gesture made during President Donald Trump's inauguration celebrations on January 20th.
The controversial salute by Musk sparked heated debate online, with some viewers drawing comparisons to Nazi symbolism, while others defended it as an awkward misunderstanding. The gesture gained widespread attention given Musk's recent appointment to Trump's administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk dismissed the criticism on his social platform X, writing: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired."
The incident follows Musk's early 2024 visit to Auschwitz, which came after he faced backlash for allegedly endorsing antisemitic content on X. The Tesla CEO had previously apologized for those controversial remarks.
Taking to Instagram on January 21st, Iero made his stance clear with a pointed message: "Fuck this guy and every single person supporting this shit or wasting any kind of breath attempting to defend it. Your true colors are shining through. #SmashHate"
The exchange highlights growing tensions between public figures over political gestures and their interpretations in today's charged social climate.