Elon Musk Accused of Meddling in German Election After Endorsing AfD

The billionaire's public support for the far-right party has drawn criticism from German leaders, who allege interference in February's snap elections.

Elon Musk has publicly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, calling it the only hope for Germany's economic and cultural revival in an opinion piece and posts on his platform X.
German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, have condemned Musk's comments as undignified and accused him of attempting to influence the upcoming February 23 snap elections.
Musk's remarks include insults directed at German leaders, such as calling Steinmeier an 'anti-democratic tyrant' and Scholz 'a fool,' leading to widespread backlash across political parties.
The AfD, which is currently polling in second place, has reportedly been in communication with Musk's team about a potential joint public appearance with party leader Alice Weidel on X's live chat feature.
Critics argue Musk's actions align with his broader global strategy of supporting far-right political figures, raising concerns about his influence on democratic processes in Germany and beyond.