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Last Updated:March 17, 2025, 12:00 IST
Several posters mocking Musk, his controversial policies and his "Nazi salute" have surfaced in London. Musk has been criticised for federal cuts in the US and his backing of right-wing sentiment.
Posters mocking Elon Musk have surfaced in London. (Photo: X)
Tech mogul Elon Musk has been outspoken on several political topics, and his hardline stance has attracted a torrent of criticism from across the world. Over the recent weeks, London has seen several guerilla advertisements mocking the Tesla CEO and comparing him to a Nazi.
These fake ads have appeared in several public transportation spots in London, including Tube stations and bus stops, dosed with a splash of the traditional British humour. Some posters referred to his controversial hand gestures in January, which sparked massive backlash for being a ‘Nazi Salute’.
These posters also targeted Musk-owned companies, Tesla and X (formerly Twitter). “X Marks The Rot: Delete Your Account," read one poster. Another said, “Tesla The Swasticar: Now With ‘White’ Power Steering."
“Goes From 0 To 1939 In 3 Seconds," another post read, referring to Musk’s Nazi salute. Another fake ad on the London Underground showed Musk’s gesture next to Tesla’s dwindling share prices with the title: “Hate doesn’t sell. Just ask Tesla".
Other posters comparing Musk to a Nazi included catchphrases like: “Elon’s Musk, Parfum de 1939" and “Buying a Tesla? You may be in for a Nazi surprise?" A mock film advertisement with the title “The Fast And Fuhrer" showed a ‘DOGE" plated Tesla vehicle next to the “Heil Tesla" caption in Tottenham.
It also included a fake PG warning reading: “Parental guidance. Tesla’s CEO is a far-right activist. Don’t give him your money."
Who Is Behind These Fake Musk Posters?
According to a report by The Independent, the posters first appeared around Clerkenwell in February and rapidly spread throughout London. Although it is unclear which individuals are responsible for these advertisements, several groups have taken the mantle to push the anti-Musk movement forward.
A group called Everybody Hates Elon said it wanted the Tesla CEO to be held accountable for his actions. “Not happy with fuelling the far-right in the USA, Elon Musk is now doing the same in Europe. We can’t let the richest man in the world poison our politics," it said. Since then, copy-cat campaign groups have started planting billboard-style posters across the UK capital.
Everybody Hates Elon was the first to have reportedly erected the posters, which appeared in February. The group also vowed to “build a movement against billionaires who seek to divide ordinary people". Another group, known as Overthrow Musk, said it was founded to “fight the oligarchs" and “defend democracy".
Why The Hate Against Elon Musk?
Anger against Musk has swelled both in the United States – due to his policies as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) including federal cuts that have left thousands of government employees without jobs – as well as abroad, due to his aggressive social media posts supporting right-wing movements.
The billionaire made a series of high-profile attacks against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government for being “complicit" in the crimes carried out by Pakistani grooming gangs in the UK. He also supported the far-right party Reform UK. Musk also faced backlash for supporting the far-right AfD during the recent German elections.
In January, Musk made two consecutive hand gestures during an event celebrating Trump’s inauguration, which drew comparisons to a Nazi salute and drew massive criticism. “Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is sooo tired," he said in response.
Hundreds of people gathered outside of Tesla showrooms across the US on Saturday to protest against Musk and his work with the DOGE to slash federal spending. People have also vandalised Tesla showrooms and vehicles.
Location :London, United Kingdom (UK)
First Published:March 17, 2025, 11:59 IST
News viral 'The Fast And The Fuhrer': Posters Mocking Elon Musk Appear All Over London, Condemn His 'Nazi Salute'
