
Elon Musk tells Germans to move beyond past guilt at far-right party rally
India TodayElon Musk appeared virtually at a rally for Germany’s Alternative for Deutschland party, once again voicing his support for the far-right party and describing it as the country’s “best hope.” He urged the crowd to not be ashamed of their country’s history. Elon Musk tells the crowd at a far-right AfD rally in Germany: “I think there is too much focus on past guilt, and we need to move beyond that. You’re the best!” Can you imagine how amazing a MAGA- and DOGE-inspired Germany could be?ðå pic.twitter.com/QVvnGgSmUt — Naomi Seibt January 25, 2025 Last month, in an opinion piece for Germany’s Welt am Sonntag newspaper, Musk defended the party and dismissed accusations of extremism, highlighting Weidel’s sexual orientation, Forbes reported. He accused Germany of “becoming comfortable with mediocrity” and argued that the AfD would “save Germany from becoming a shadow of its former self.” Musk’s public backing of Weidel included a livestream conversation on X earlier this month, where he voiced support for her anti-immigration policies.
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