Elon Musk tells Germans to move beyond past guilt at far-right party rally
Elon Musk, despite facing backlash, once again endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party, calling it the nation's “best hope”. His support sparked controversy, coinciding with mass anti-AfD protests across German cities.
Elon Musk to far-right German political party: ‘There is too much focus on past guilt’
Musk's virtual appearance at an AfD rally closely followed his delivery of what some saw as a Nazi salute at a Trump event.
Alice Weidel, The Moderate? Why Even Elon Musk Shouldn't Trust Germany's AfD Leader
Elon Musk is hosting Alice Weidel in an interview on X, helping boost far-right narratives across Europe. But who is Weidel, really? She's described the Germans as "slaves" of the U.S. and quotes the infamous text of a nationalist philosopher.
"It's OK to be proud to be German": Musk speaks at far-right AfD campaign event
Billionaire and Trump administration insider Elon Musk spoke virtually to a crowd of supporters of the far-right AfD party in Halle, Germany on Saturday, telling Germans to let go of “past guilt” in his strongest endorsement of the party yet.
Elon Musk addresses German far-right rally via video link
Musk addressed approximately 4,500 AfD supporters gathered in Halle, eastern Germany, on Saturday, speaking alongside AfD leader and chancellor candidate Alice Weidel. In his remarks, Musk called the AfD “Germany’s best hope” in the upcoming general election on February 23.
Elon Musk praises Alice Weidel's far-right AfD in X chat
Germany's far-right chancellor candidate was granted an audience with billionaire Elon Musk — albeit online and audio only. The meandering conversation may not have helped Alice Weidel as much as she hoped,
Who is Alice Weidel, the German far-right leader that Elon Musk will interview?
Elon Musk is set to interview Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD, on his platform X. Known for her provocative rhetoric and contradictions — an LGBTQ+ advocate in a party opposing same
Musk praises far-right AfD as Germany's 'best hope' at campaign rally
Elon Musk participated via video link in the official campaign launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a month before national elections on February 23. Addressing the crowd ahead of lead candidate Alice Weidel's speech,
Tens of thousands protest Germany's far right as Musk endorses AfD
The AfD party is polling at about 20% before Germany's February 23 elections, a record for a party. The mainstream conservative CDU/CSU alliance leads with about 30%.
Elon Musk Addresses Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Surprise Rally Appearance—Amid ‘Nazi Salute’ Controversy
The world’s richest person has heaped praise on the Alternative for Deutschland party in recent weeks ahead of the country’s upcoming election.
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as thousands of people gathered across the country to protest the rise of the far-right party.
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Alice Weidel: The unlikely leader driving the far-right AfD to new heights
The party, second in the polls ahead of the February elections, closes ranks with its candidate following Musk’s support. It ...
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Alice Weidel, German Far Right's Unlikely Hope For Chancellor
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Elon Musk Livestreams Chat With German Far-Right Leader
U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk livestreamed a chat with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on his social media ...
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Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election
Elon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany’s far-right party, using the power of his social media platform, X, ...
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Germany’s far-right firewall weakens as Merz pledges migration crackdown
Germany’s conservative candidate, Friedrich Merz, suggested he’d push through tougher migration measures even with AfD ...
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