Elon Musk, America's richest oligarch tweeted support for Germany's AfD political party, and many Germans were upset by the fact. Why? It might have something to do with racism. Xenophobia and the AfD Only neo-Nazis are left.– Did you know that it's only natural that Musk finds himself promoted here in 2024 as a top adviser to Donald Trump?
'Only the AfD can save Germany' says billionaire write In the early hours of Friday morning
Musk's tweet is promoting another tweet from Naomi Seibt, German climate change denier Famous for opposing Greta Thunberg, Seibt has also promoted conspiracy theories and been accused of being anti-Semitic. GuardianA claim she denies.
Far-right parties in Germany were thrilled by Musk's tweet. This includes Alice Weidel, who will run for Prime Minister as co-leader of the AfD party in the upcoming February elections. As Germany DW News agency reports.
“yes! You are right!” Weidel tweeted to Musk. “Please come watch my interview with President Trump. How Merkel's socialism is destroying our country The Soviet Union destroyed the economic backbone of many countries. And how dysfunctional Germany is!”
Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution of Germany The domestic intelligence organization has identified the AfD as a “suspected terrorist organization” and at least two German states have officially designated it as such, according to DW.
But many other politicians in Germany are less enthusiastic. Noting Musk's interference in German politics and his notorious lack of intelligence that often appears in late-night tweets, Christian Democratic Union politician Alexander Throm even joked about Musk's intellectual problems while talking to the media. local
“I was a little surprised because we always hear that Elon Musk is super talented. But when I hear these comments I have to wonder about that,” Throm told DW. “Change can only be achieved by those who govern, and the AfD will not govern because no other party will form a government with them.”
Musk's endorsement has serious implications for Americans as well. Considering the fact that he appears to be the most powerful political figure in the country at the moment. Musk doubled his net worth this year as the richest person in the world. and help Donald Trump was elected by spending more than a quarter of a billion dollars on Republican races in the 2024 elections.
Musk, which has a history of Racist commentsInsisting that he votes only for Republicans. first time in 2022, saying he had only voted Democrat before then. But even if we believe his words (He lies often. (Like when he initially refused to fund Trump's presidential campaign), he went on to become a powerhouse in Republican politics. And he's using that power right now.
In fact, Musk has promised to launch the primary against any Republicans standing in his way. This is not an idle threat. Due to the fact that he still runs a political action committee called America PAC, Musk also funds groups that run ads promoting Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense. Those advertisements are also credited. applying pressure To Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who was seen as a possible vote against Hegseth because of her history as a veteran who has publicly talked about her experiences with sexual violence. Hegseth was accused of sexual harassmentAccusations he denies Ernst now appears to support Hegseth's assertion.
Musk is also making waves in the legal world. Ahead of Trump's official inauguration on January 1, 20 Aug. 2025, the House of Representatives is currently attempting to pass funding to keep the government open before a 12:01 a.m. deadline, which would allow the agency. Many government businesses had to close down. But Musk was credited with handling two proposed bills on Thursday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly working on another funding bill that is expected to come up for a vote on Friday. But everyone is keeping an eye on Musk's X account, where he gives orders and has organized an army of bad influencers who pressure politicians. If Musk gives the thumbs up, it seems likely it will pass. If he refuses, Trump will follow. And we would find ourselves shut down by the federal government during the busy holiday season.
We live in a very transparent oligarchy at this point, and Musk's promotion of a far-right party like AfD is not a good sign of what lies ahead.