Germany says Elon Musk seeking to sway Febrary election – DW – 12/30/2024
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The German government says that Tesla tycoon Elon Musk is seeking to influence the country's general election in February. The X boss and Donald Trump ally has declared his support for the far-right AfD.

Summary

The German government accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February 2024 general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

It acknowledged Musk’s right to express his opinion but dismissed its potential impact, calling his remarks “the greatest nonsense.”

Musk described the AfD as Germany’s “last spark of hope” in an opinion piece for Die Welt, sparking backlash and the resignation of a senior editor.

Musk has also faced accusations of trying to sway the 2024 U.S. election in Donald Trump’s favor.

  • @[email protected]English
    6•5 days ago

    What’s the temperature over there? I mean, people see Elon as a fuckin hack and a joke, right? He doesn’t have as dedicated of a boot licking club? Or do a good amount of Germans actually buy into his “I’m a genius inventor and a respectable iconoclast who should be listened to” nonsense?

    Please tell me he’s going to realize how limited his influence is come February. Please.

    • @[email protected]English
      7•5 days ago

      Well, unfortunately, we also have idiots here in Germany… There is probably a fan club. Mainly the right voters…

      But no, I don’t think, that this changes who builds the next government in Germany.