Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, has publicly criticized her father over accusations of him making a Nazi salute at a rally after Donald Trump’s inauguration. The allegations, which surfaced after Musk raised his arm twice in succession, were met with sharp responses from Wilson, who took to Threads to address the controversy.
Vivian Wilson’s Criticism
In her series of posts, Wilson remarked, “Let’s call a spade a spade, especially if two spades were done in succession based on the reaction to the first.” Her comments appeared to refer directly to the two successive arm raises made by her father at a rally, which some have interpreted as a Nazi salute.
Wilson continued to push back against claims that the gesture could be linked to Musk’s autism, a theory that had been speculated by some supporters. She responded, “I don’t know why y’all are reacting with such vigour, I’m clearly only talking about card suits. After all, there’s no proof I’m not just talking about card suits. People assuming otherwise just goes to show how dishonest people/the media can be.”
Plausible Deniability?
In a separate post, Wilson hinted that the salute was likely deliberate, though Musk might be disguising it for plausible deniability. She added, “For those who can read between the lines, do y’all understand how easy this is to do? Plausible deniability, honey. Just saying.”
Musk’s Response
Musk, on his part, has dismissed the allegations as baseless. He ridiculed the accusations, saying, “My critics need better dirty tricks. Attacking political opponents as Adolf Hitler is sooo tired.”
Estranged Relationship
Vivian Wilson, born to Musk’s first wife Justine Musk, has had a strained relationship with her father for years. In fact, she legally severed ties with Musk at the age of 18 and changed her name. In a court filing, she stated, “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”
Wilson has previously been outspoken in her criticism of Musk, particularly regarding his parenting and his views on transgender rights.
Conclusion
The ongoing dispute between Vivian Wilson and her father Elon Musk continues to capture public attention, particularly in the wake of the Nazi salute allegations. With Wilson’s bold statements and Musk’s denial, the situation remains contentious.
