In an unexpected turn of events, Maye Musk, the mother of tech magnate Elon Musk, has publicly called on her son to take legal action against CNN. This follows remarks made during a recent segment that discussed a controversial gesture by Elon Musk at a political event, which some critics compared to a Nazi salute.
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The incident sparked widespread backlash and fueled a heated debate on social media. During the CNN segment, host Catherine Rampell challenged commentator Scott Jennings to replicate Musk's gesture live on air. Jennings refused, but the segment drew the ire of Maye Musk, who took to social media to express her frustration.
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In a post on her son's platform, X, Maye Musk accused CNN of spreading "hatred" and urged Elon Musk to sue the network. She expressed her belief that the media's portrayal of the gesture was unfair and misleading.
Elon Musk responded to his mother's call, echoing her sentiments and suggesting that the controversy was part of a larger "hoax." His response has further intensified the debate, drawing attention to the scrutiny faced by the Musk family.
