Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin mayor of New York City, courted controversy on social media after clips from his inaugural event went viral, showing the 34-year-old briefly extending his right arm and waving to the crowd. Some MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters claimed Mamdani's gesture appeared to resemble a Nazi salute. Some even compared it with the gesture made by billionaire Elon Musk during an inauguration rally for President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.