Exactly. It is a test and a demonstration of how far the Fascism has progressed, giving others permission to use the symbolism.Dude what Elon did was a test. By doing such a nazi style gesture He now knows approximately how many excused it or rationalized it. Its a typical psycho tactics to see the level of brainwashing he's gotten so far.
Trump is quite a master at this and it seems Elon's learning from same people...
" Nazi, smazi, it is just a greeting between like-minded victimized white people."