President Javier Milei expressed strong support for Elon Musk, who was accused of gestures associated with Nazism during Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the U.S. Milei highlighted Musk's purchase of the social media platform X as a defense of freedom of expression, reclaiming a forum designed to cancel all non-hegemonic speech.
In his message, Milei warned that they do not fear those who defame them and that they will be sought in every corner of the planet in defense of freedom. Elon Musk will be the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, created by Trump to optimize U.S. government resources, thus strengthening the alliance between the two leaders in favor of free markets and against progressive policies.
Criticism towards Musk arose from a gesture at the end of his inauguration speech, interpreted by some as a Nazi salute. Milei dismissed these accusations as part of a "hegemonic woke discourse," referring to progressive stances on identity and climate change. According to the Argentine president, Elon Musk is one of the most prominent figures in history for his role in technological progress and the defense of freedom.
