CBS reporter Sam Kuffel has reportedly been let go from her position at WDJT-TV following her social media posts criticizing Elon Musk’s controversial salute at a recent event. Kuffel’s remarks, which were made in response to Musk’s arm movement during a speech, have sparked significant attention and reportedly led to her sudden exit from the station.
In this article, we will delve into the details of Kuffel’s firing and posts criticizing Elon Musk’s salute.
Sam Kuffel reportedly fired after criticizing Elon Musk’s salute
Sam Kuffel, a meteorologist for WDJT-TV in Milwaukee, was reportedly fired from her position at the station. This comes a day after she criticized Elon Musk’s gesture at a recent presidential inauguration event.
Kuffel posted two Instagram messages on Tuesday accusing the tech mogul of making a Nazi salute. In one post, she claimed Musk had “Nazi saluted twice” during his speech. She followed up with a second post using a GIF from the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, calling Musk a Nazi. (via The Wrap)
The posts sparked a backlash, with conservative radio host Dan O’Donnell condemning her remarks as “vulgar” in his X (formerly Twitter) post. The controversy gained further attention. The Anti-Defamation League described Musk’s arm gesture as “awkward” and cautioned against concluding its intent. Musk, who did not directly address the accusations, responded to the situation with humor and criticism of his critics.
By Wednesday afternoon, Kuffel’s biography and photo had been removed from the station’s website. A memo was also sent to the WDJT-TV staff confirming that Kuffel was no longer employed there. The station refrained from commenting further, citing personnel issues.
As per her LinkedIn, Kuffel had been with the station for over five years, gaining local recognition not just for her weather forecasts but also for her appearances on WRNW-FM. Despite the controversy, Kuffel has not publicly commented on her exit.
