Elon Musk denies Nazi sympathies on Joe Rogan podcast

Elon Musk spoke out against accusations of Nazi sympathies during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He firmly denied the claims and highlighted that Nazism is marked by acts of war and genocide, not just outward traits. His comments came amid growing public scrutiny and recent legal actions regarding defamatory statements. During the podcast, Musk addressed the perception of his political views, which some have linked to Nazism. He stated clearly, “Hopefully, people realize I'm not a Nazi. I just want to be clear. I am not a Nazi.” He added humorously that his denial might sound like something a Nazi would say, expressing his frustration over public misunderstandings. Musk and Rogan discussed what defines Nazism. Musk pointed out that the key elements are actions, such as invading countries and committing genocide. He remarked, “If you're not invading Poland, maybe you're not [a Nazi]... The war and genocide is the bad part, not the mannerisms and their dress code.” Musk has faced criticism for various incidents, including a controversial gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration that drew backlash, even from his daughter. Recently, he announced plans to sue former Rep. Jamaal Bowman for calling him a “thief” and a “Nazi” during a live broadcast. Musk concluded, “I've had enough. Lawsuit inbound.”