Golden Finance reported that Musk gave a speech during Trump's inauguration as the US president, describing Trump's victory as an event that ensured "the future of civilization" and thanked Trump's supporters for achieving this goal. "This is what victory feels like, and this is an extraordinary victory," said the world's richest man and Trump mega-donor. "This is a fork in the road for human civilization." Then Musk was energized. The gesture quickly went viral, with some critics comparing the gesture to "Sieg Heil" (an old German greeting meaning "Heil Victory", which was used as a salute at a Nazi Party convention). slogan). This isn't the first time Musk has drawn attention for his on-stage demeanor, after he sparked controversy during Trump's second rally in Butler, Pa., by cheering for "Dark MAGA."