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More 'Nazi Salutes,' ASL Interpreters and Jennifer Aniston

Plus: Bezos Tells Amazon Employees to 'Wake Up Every Morning Terrified'? Here's the Truth

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Izz LaMagdeleine
January 28, 2025

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No, These Politicians Did Not Make the Same Gesture as Elon Musk

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office, his inauguration celebrations were marked by controversy over a gesture made by his supporter Elon Musk that many people claimed was a Nazi salute. A number of social media posts claimed Musk was not the only prominent individual who has made such a gesture.

Images on X and Reddit, and in memes sent to us by readers appeared to show prominent Democrats including former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and former Vice President Kamala Harris making the same gesture. However, the images shared presented each politician in a misleading manner. Snopes reporter Nur Ibrahim investigated.

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Pete Hegseth Promised To Stop Drinking if Confirmed as Secretary of Defense. Here's What He Said

The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

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It's Unclear Whether Trump Administration Removed ASL Interpreters From White House Videos

The presidential transition can be a hectic time.

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No Concrete Evidence Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston Are Having Affair

In January, Michelle Obama’s absence from two high-profile events fed speculation about the former first couple’s marriage.

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Trump's NJ Golf Club Liquor Licenses Weren't Revoked — But 2 Are Under Review

Two of Trump's golf clubs in New Jersey were operating on interim liquor licenses pending a review after his felony convictions.

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Bezos Tells Amazon Employees to 'Wake Up Every Morning Terrified'? Here's the Truth

The comment originated in a shareholder letter from 1999, later repeated in interviews, in reference to Amazon's devotion to its customers.