Elon Musk supports AfD. Controversial speech at Halle

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American billionaire Elon Musk rekindled emotions on the political stage, this time speaking during the German alternate organization (AfD) run for Germany (Halle). Musk expressed his support for the group, which is frequently referred to as far right, and called on the Germans to defend their culture and values.

Elon Musk supports AfD defends German culture

During his live performance via the video link, Musk appealed for the preservation of German traditions and values.

It is good to be arrogant of German culture and German values, it cannot be lost in any multiculturalism that blurs everything," he said.

In his speech he besides referred to Germany's hard past, stressing that present generations should not feel guilty for the actions of their ancestors, including those of the times of Nazism.

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Elon Musk is attacked by left-liberal. Earlier, according to these environments, he caused controversy, including during the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump, where his motion was compared on the net to Nazi greeting.

This time his presence at the AfD event met with criticism both in Germany and abroad. Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticised the rhetoric favoring the far right, stressing that freedom of speech cannot justify extremist attitudes.

Read more: Elon Musk supports the right in Europe. What does the European Union say?

Social and political responses

Musko's speech gained quite a few publicity, but besides provoked protests. In Berlin and Cologne thousands of people gathered to manifest their opposition to the AfD and its sympathizers. At Halle, 4,500 organization supporters gathered at the scene, where next to Musko spoke group leader Alice Weidel, who called on her voters to fight for “great Germany”.

🚨🇩🇪 ELON MUST: YOU gotta FIGHT FOR A GOOD FUTURE always DAY!

Elon Musk amazed everyone at the top AfD rally ever!

“The future of civilization could hang on this election.”

I promise, I will FIGHT with the AfD until we take home this victory!

Thank you, Elon Musk 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/IoXdLSaLdY

— Naomi Seibt (@SeibtNaomi) January 25, 2025