Elon Musk referenced Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders in a social media post filled with puns early Thursday.

"I hope that I can encourage you, and my heart goes out to you," Calvin Robinson said before mimicking Elon Musk's arm gesture and smiling at the crowd.

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