Elon Musk’s Endorsement of Germany’s AfD Raises Political and Ethical Concerns

The tech billionaire’s public support for the far-right party has drawn backlash, with questions over the legitimacy and origin of his statements.

Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), calling it the country's 'last vestige of hope' ahead of the February 23 snap election.
Musk's op-ed in Die Welt am Sonntag, which praised the AfD's policies, has been criticized by German political leaders and media, with some labeling his involvement as intrusive and pretentious.
Investigations suggest that Musk's controversial op-ed may have been written by Grok, an AI developed by his company xAI, raising questions about authenticity and ethical use of AI in political discourse.
The AfD, long considered a fringe far-right party with extremist ties, has gained traction in polls but remains isolated as mainstream German parties refuse to form coalitions with it.
Musk’s endorsement has reignited debates over the influence of tech billionaires in global politics, as well as the role of social media platforms in shaping political narratives.