Steve Bannon has been accused of making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering where President Donald Trump is slated to speak this weekend, but says the gesture was merely “a wave.”

Bardella announced his withdrawal from the conference after claiming Bannon made a "gesture referring to Nazi ideology" during a speech on Thursday. Bannon was accused of giving a Nazi salute after he extended his right arm out with palm facing out after his address, though he has denied the claim.

Elon Musk was previously criticized for a similar gesture at a speech last month celebrating Trump’s inauguration.

Bannon "extended his hand" during a speech at the conference, according to reports. Read also: Bannon vows to ‘kick Musk out’ before Trump takes office "Yesterday at the podium, when I was not in the room,