'Don't feed the troll': Olaf Scholz slams Musk as billionaire continues to push for AfD
1 week, 2 days ago

'Don't feed the troll': Olaf Scholz slams Musk as billionaire continues to push for AfD

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slammed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, describing him as a ’troll’. In the past, Musk has called Scholz a ‘fool’ as he endorsed the far-right AfD party for the upcoming German elections Amid the political turmoil in Germany, the country’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz reacted to the recent barrage of insults hurled by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Musk attempts to influence German elections Earlier this month, Scholz urged his voters to not let the “owners of social media channels” decide the outcome of the general election. The German chancellor also slammed Musk’s description last month of the federal president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as an “anti-democratic tyrant”.

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Germany puzzles at Elon Musk’s embrace of its AfD populists
1 day, 19 hours ago

Germany puzzles at Elon Musk’s embrace of its AfD populists

Live Mint  

BERLIN—During Elon Musk’s freewheeling conversation with the leader of a far-right German party last week, spanning Hitler, multiplanetary civilizations and the existence of god, the billionaire tech entrepreneur insisted that the Alternative for Germany was moderate. “If Musk’s rocket science and knowledge of electromobility were as superficial as his analysis of German politics, then his cars wouldn’t drive, and his …

Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics
5 days, 7 hours ago

Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a wide-ranging, sometimes stilted conversation that touched on …

'Woke' bashing & anti-immigration rhetoric, Musk's chat with AfD's Alice Weidel left many nervous
5 days, 22 hours ago

'Woke' bashing & anti-immigration rhetoric, Musk's chat with AfD's Alice Weidel left many nervous

Firstpost  

The virtual encounter between the two took place on Thursday amid growing criticism over the billionaire’s vocal support of far-right parties in Europe In a one-hour-long conversation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk pushed his anti-immigration rhetoric and heaped praises for Alternative für Deutschland Party leader Alice Weidel. The virtual encounter between the two took place on Thursday amid growing criticism over …

Will Musk be able to sway Europe rightwards? Top leaders flag concern over attempts to influence politics
6 days, 1 hour ago

Will Musk be able to sway Europe rightwards? Top leaders flag concern over attempts to influence politics

India TV News  

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and an important member of US President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle, has been making whirlwinds across the globe, particularly Europe, through his social media posts and articles. Macron criticises Musk Moreover, Musk has also drawn criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron as he labelled Musk's leadership of X as “dangerously irresponsible” after X decided to …

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
1 week, 2 days ago

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Hindustan Times  

OSLO -Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration, anti-Islamic political …

German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’
1 week, 4 days ago

German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a withering response to …

German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD
1 week, 4 days ago

German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD

Hindustan Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's "erratic" comments and his open support for the extreme-right AfD party in an interview published Saturday. Asked about interference by Musk -- who last month called Scholz an "incompetent fool" before calling the German president an "anti-democratic tyrant", the chancellor told Stern magazine it was important "to keep calm" ahead of Germany's snap …

German leader is more worried about Musk’s backing of a far-right party than his insults
1 week, 4 days ago

German leader is more worried about Musk’s backing of a far-right party than his insults

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’s staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that the U.S. billionaire makes the effort to get involved in a general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany party. Scholz was reacting after Musk, a close ally to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, called the chancellor …

'Slander': J.D. Vance defends far-right German party as he promotes Elon Musk endorsement
1 week, 6 days ago

'Slander': J.D. Vance defends far-right German party as he promotes Elon Musk endorsement

Raw Story  

Vance defended a far-right, anti-immigrant German political party after billionaire Elon Musk revealed plans to use his social media platform to promote the group. A spokesperson for the far-right Alternative for Germany party confirmed this week that Musk planned to host a discussion with AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel. "American media slanders AfD as Nazi-lite, But AfD is most popular …

German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address
2 weeks, 1 day ago

German Chancellor Takes Not-So-Subtle Jab At Elon Musk In New Year's Address

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a thinly veiled swipe at Elon Musk on Tuesday, using his New Year’s address to criticize the tech billionaire’s involvement in the European country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Rather, that will be up to the vast majority of reasonable and decent people.” In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took a …

German leaders hit back at Musk's support for far right
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

German leaders hit back at Musk's support for far right

Raw Story  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy hit back Tuesday at Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, as the billionaire continued intervening in the country's politics. Without naming Musk directly, Scholz said in a New Year's Eve speech set to be broadcast on television on Tuesday evening that "what will happen in Germany will be decided …

Germany’s government accuses Elon Musk of election interference after he endorses Right-Wing AfD party
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Germany’s government accuses Elon Musk of election interference after he endorses Right-Wing AfD party

Op India  

The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country’s upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany, according to a report by Euro News. Officials, including government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann, Social Democratic Party co-leader Lars Klingbeil, and Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s largest opposition party Christian Democratic Union condemned Musk’s comments …

Germany election: Elon Musk faces flak for backing far-right AfD as ‘last hope’, gets compared to Vladimir Putin
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Germany election: Elon Musk faces flak for backing far-right AfD as ‘last hope’, gets compared to Vladimir Putin

Live Mint  

The German government has accused American billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk of trying to influence its election. The allegation comes after a guest opinion article was published in Welt am Sonntag newspaper in which Musk endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany party as Germany's last hope. A German government spokesperson said: “It is indeed the case that Elon Musk …

Germany says Elon Musk 'trying to influence the federal election'
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Germany says Elon Musk 'trying to influence the federal election'

Hindustan Times  

A German government spokesperson said on Monday that US billionaire Elon Musk, one of the richest people in the world, is trying to influence the European country's elections, which will take place in February. Elon Musk Elon Musk triggered uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country. "It …

German government seeks to downplay Musk’s backing of far-right party ahead of general election
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

German government seeks to downplay Musk’s backing of far-right party ahead of general election

LA Times  

Elon Musk speaks at a Donald Trump campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27 in New York. The German government on Monday sought to downplay efforts by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to get involved in the country’s general election campaign by again endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party. She did, however, say that “it is …

Berlin says Elon Musk trying to influence German election
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Berlin says Elon Musk trying to influence German election

India Today  

US billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday. "It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election," with X posts and an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany over the weekend, she said. The support …

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

CNN  

Reuters — The German government accused US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany party, even though it suggested they amounted to “nonsense.” Musk, who is set to serve Donald Trump’s new administration as an outside adviser, endorsed the AfD as Germany’s last hope in …

Elon Musk backs German far-right party in editorial, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk backs German far-right party in editorial, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany's far-right …

Elon Musk backs German right wing outfit, Germany's leaders call it 'intrusive'
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk backs German right wing outfit, Germany's leaders call it 'intrusive'

Hindustan Times  

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk drew criticism from German politicians from the government and opposition on Sunday for an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany which they deemed "intrusive" outside influence. Elon Musk wrote an opinion piece backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany party The support of the AfD from Musk, who is set to serve U.S. …

Elon Musk sparks controversy by endorsing Germany's far-right party before elections
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk sparks controversy by endorsing Germany's far-right party before elections

India Today  

BERLIN: Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag —a sister publication of POLITICO owned by the Axel Springer Group — published in German …

Elon Musk causes uproar for backing Germany’s far-right party ahead of key elections
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk causes uproar for backing Germany’s far-right party ahead of key elections

LA Times  

People attend an AfD election campaign near the Christmas Market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Monday. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag — …

Backlash as Elon Musk claims only far-right AfD can ‘save Germany’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Backlash as Elon Musk claims only far-right AfD can ‘save Germany’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a post on X, Mr Musk’s social media …

Elon Musk wants 'incompetent fool' Olaf Scholz to quit after German market attack
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk wants 'incompetent fool' Olaf Scholz to quit after German market attack

India Today  

Billionaire Elon Musk, set to join US President-elect Donald Trump's administration as an outside adviser, on Friday called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to resign in response to a deadly attack at a German Christmas market. "Only the AfD can save Germany," Musk wrote in a post on his social media platform, X. Musk, the world's richest person, has already …

Elon Musk says German chancellor should resign after attack at Christmas market
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk says German chancellor should resign after attack at Christmas market

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Elon Musk, set to join U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's administration as an outside adviser, on Friday called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to resign in response to a deadly attack at a German Christmas market. Earlier on Friday, Elon Musk waded into Germany's election campaign, calling the far-right Alternative for Germany the country's saviour. "Only the AfD can save …

'Huge liar': Elon Musk lashes out at Dem senator after scathing CNN clip
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Huge liar': Elon Musk lashes out at Dem senator after scathing CNN clip

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker on Friday afternoon who accused him of "endorsing a neo-Nazi party." Following Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris, Musk has recently tried to use his influence to tilt Germany’s election, endorsing on his platform, X, the country’s far-right Alternative for Germany party. Musk wrote Thursday …

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'

Raw Story  

Elon Musk raised alarm by endorsing Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland, which has called for the nation to leave the European Union. The tech billionaire and Donald Trump adviser commented on an X post by far-right influencer Naomi Seibt, who had criticized German politician Friedrich Merz, saying the potential next chancellor was "horrified by the idea that Germany should follow …

Merkel calls Musk's role in Trump's second term a "huge concern"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Merkel calls Musk's role in Trump's second term a "huge concern"

Salon  

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that the world’s richest man having the ear of President-elect Donald Trump could pose massive concerns for American democracy. “If a person like is the owner of 60% of all satellites orbiting in space, then that must be a huge concern for us along with the political issues.” Musk joined Trump regularly on the …

Euphoric over Trump victory, Musk calls Germany’s Scholz ‘a fool’ after his coalition collapses
2 months, 1 week ago

Euphoric over Trump victory, Musk calls Germany’s Scholz ‘a fool’ after his coalition collapses

Firstpost  

Musk’s remark comes as he basks in his recent influence over Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign, which saw Trump reclaim the White House Billionaire Elon Musk took a swipe at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday, calling him a “fool” following the collapse of Scholz’s three-party coalition government. In response to a social media post about the government’s disintegration, Musk …

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover
1 year, 6 months ago

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover

The Hindu  

After years of bad press and scandal, Mark Zuckerberg is seeing his reputation spruced up in the fickle world of tech, largely thanks to the increasingly unpredictable behavior of Elon Musk. "It's definitely unique to see two people, who obviously are just ungodly wealthy, be in this kind of grudge match," said Andrew Selepak, assistant media professor at the University …

Elon Musk gets trolled for comparing Justin Trudeau to Hitler in now-deleted post
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk gets trolled for comparing Justin Trudeau to Hitler in now-deleted post

India Today  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has found himself on the receiving end of criticism from the internet for a tweet that he shared regarding Canadian President Justin Trudeau. Here’s what netizens had to say: Elon Musk is getting into NFTs — Adam Blickstein February 17, 2022 Elon Musk thinks Hitler was a better leader than Trudeau. pic.twitter.com/cZAs0U2vK4 — whosthatgurrrl February 17, …

Tesla Boss Elon Musk Compares Trudeau To Adolf Hitler, Draws Flak From Jewish Groups
2 years, 10 months ago

Tesla Boss Elon Musk Compares Trudeau To Adolf Hitler, Draws Flak From Jewish Groups

News 18  

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk courted dual controversies Thursday, accusing a US regulator of trying to stifle his speech while drawing condemnation for comparing Canada’s leader to Hitler. “The SEC seems to be targeting Mr. Musk and Tesla for unrelenting investigation largely because Mr. Musk remains an outspoken critic of the government,” Spiro said. “Stop comparing me to Justin Trudeau,” …

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