Old images of Elon Musk sporting a unique hairstyle have recently gone viral, drawing comparisons to Adolf Hitler’s infamous haircut. The photos, which show Musk with the sides and back of his head shaved while the top remains styled to one side, resemble the German dictator’s signature look.
These photos were taken back in 2021 when Musk traveled to Miami on a private jet for the Art Basel international art fair. He was seen at the airport with his son, X AE A-XII, and his Shiba Inu dog, Marvin. Many social media users mistakenly believed the images were recent, causing a surge of reactions online.
One user on X posted, “Elon Musk debuts 2016 OG MAGA Hitler youth haircut.” Others poked fun at his look, with one user joking, “Musk told the barber to only shave his real hair, leaving the toupee part untouched.” Another comparison was drawn to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s hairstyle, while one user referred to Musk’s new look as the “Himmler.”
This viral moment comes just weeks after Musk faced criticism for a hand gesture he made during a rally celebrating US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, which some likened to the Nazi “Sieg Heil” salute. On Joe Rogan’s podcast, Musk clarified that he was not a Nazi and explained that gestures, mannerisms, or fashion choices should not be equated with atrocities.
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