Pennsylvania County official who mimicked Elon Musk’s salute on TikTok resigns

A local official in Pennsylvania resigned after posting a TikTok video mimicking Elon Musk's gesture, which resembled a Nazi salute. — Image credit: Getty Images

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A local official in Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania, resigned after posting a TikTok video mimicking Elon Musk’s gesture, which resembled a Nazi salute. Laura Smith, the former vice chair of the Board of Supervisors, deleted the video amid mounting criticism, stating it was mischaracterized.

The Anti-Defamation League described Musk’s gesture as awkward but not a Nazi salute while condemning Smith’s actions as unprofessional.

The Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors announced they would accept Smith’s resignation at their next meeting on Feb. 4.

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