German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD – DW – 12/20/2024
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After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

Summary

Elon Musk expressed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on X, stating “Only the AfD can save Germany.”

Party leader Alice Weidel welcomed his endorsement, urging followers to review her criticisms of German politics.

The AfD, polling at 19% ahead of February’s federal election, is officially under scrutiny as an extremist group by German authorities.

Musk has previously questioned the party’s “far-right” label. Controversy surrounds the AfD, including links to a meeting discussing deportation of migrants.

  • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    6 days ago

    It’s pretty much comes down to

    Do they support trans people and trans rights?

    Yes: Woke mind virus.

    No: TAKE MY MONEY!

    That’s why he’s in right wing politics now, he’s said as much. His trans daughter, who he dead names, was “stolen” from him.

    • Cliff@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      6 days ago

      I highly doubt that he ever had a real connection to his children in the first place.

      • AreaSIX @lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        5 days ago

        Well, he did use one of his kids as a human shield repeatedly when appearing in public after Luigi crossed one of their guys off the board. That’s kind of a connection?