A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.

Elon Musk has been under fire for making a hand gesture that greatly resembles a fascist salute twice in a celebratory Trump rally. The tech billionaire has taken these allegations lightly and resorted to mocking his critics.

Musk's response to the accusations has included the complaint that the "legacy media" is trying to cancel him.