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Elon Musk Expresses Support for Germany's AfD Party

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Elon Musk Expresses Support for Germany's AfD Party
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DEC 2024
Above: Elon Musk stands next to Olaf Scholz during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022, near Gruenheide, Germany. Image copyright: Christian Marquardt/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated DEC 2024

The Spin

Right narrative

Despite the state's attempt to undermine German democracy by classifying it as an extremist organization, the AfD increased its vote share in EU elections. The party represents the only path to save Germany from economic decline and failed immigration policies, offering a necessary alternative to the establishment parties that have mismanaged the country's affairs.

European Conservative

Left narrative

It's unacceptable for a key figure in the future US government, a non-European, and a disinformation slingshot to interfere in the German elections. The AfD poses a threat to German democracy with its extremist views, xenophobic rhetoric, and links to far-right ideology, making it dangerous for Musk to legitimize their platform.

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Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Elon Musk

Olaf Scholz


The Controversies


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Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

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MSNBCDEC 2024

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