Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing – 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.

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.

  • @mPonyEnglish
    35•2 months ago

    calling for Elon Musk or anyone else to be assassinated

    Yeah but we can discuss it without saying it should happen, right? (not trying to be a dick about this, honestly)

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      49•2 months ago

      Yes. That is fine. There’s a difference between saying “this sort of thing could lead to Elon being killed” and “Elon deserves a bullet in the head.” The issue is with the latter, which has been a big problem in this thread. It is not legal to do that in the Netherlands, where the server is based.

      • @mPonyEnglish
        21•2 months ago

        Thanks, Flying Squid. I appreciate the clarification.

        • Flying SquidEnglish
          15•2 months ago

          No problem. I’m always happy to clarify such things.