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Musk says critics need 'better dirty tricks' after salute row

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends a candlelight dinner for US President-elect Donald Trump at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2025. [AFP]

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday his critics needed "better dirty tricks" after a row erupted over a gesture he made at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump that some likened to a Nazi salute.

The X, SpaceX and Tesla chief appeared on stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington, where supporters of the newly inaugurated president had gathered for a rally.

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