The AfD won a shock election in Germany. Elon Musk was thrilled
Summary
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party won a strong result in a German state election, coming close to forming the first far-right government at the state level since World War II. Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, sharing praise online and hosting a livestream with the party leader, drawing attention to his connections with far-right politics in Germany and internationally.Key Facts
- The AfD nearly formed a far-right state government in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
- Elon Musk congratulated AfD party leader Alice Weidel and posted multiple supportive messages.
- The AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt leader thanked Musk and called him a "visionary."
- Musk has supported far-right groups globally and shares views similar to the AfD on immigration and culture.
- Musk spent over $100 million backing President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign.
- Musk has formed alliances with other far-right leaders in countries like Argentina, Italy, and the UK.
- Musk wrote an opinion piece in a German newspaper supporting the AfD as a solution to Germany’s problems.
- Hosting a livestream with Weidel led to increased German media attention on the AfD leader.
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