Published January 22, 2025, 8:25 am Follow SUMMARY Elon Musk’s controversial gesture has drawn backlash from viewers, with many interpreting it as a Nazi salute. Fortnite players are now calling for the removal of the Tesla Cybertruck from the game. Epic Games has not yet responded to the controversy, leaving players divided. Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy, and this time, it’s at President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX made his anticipated appearance but his actions during his speech quickly drew attention, but not the reason one might expect. Elon’s recent gesture has stirred the community. | Image Credit: Epic Games As he delivered a speech, Elon was seen performing a gesture that many viewers interpreted as a Nazi salute, causing a massive backlash. This controversy has spilled into the Fortnite community, where players are now calling for the removal of the Tesla Cybertruck from the game. Elon Musk’s recent gesture sparked outrage in the Fortnite community Fans are asking for the removal of the truck from the game. | Image Credit: Epic Games During Trump’s inauguration, Musk was seen performing a gesture that was perceived by many as a Nazi Salute, generating another controversy. While many have defended the gesture, claiming it wasn’t intended to have any controversial meaning, the damage has been done. Many viewers were alarmed by what they saw, and the situation only got worse when the Fortnite community took notice. On Reddit, specifically within the r/FortniteBR subreddit, players are voicing their outrage, calling for the immediate removal of the Tesla Cybertruck from the Item Shop. Related