Elon Musk's controversial comments on Germany's far-right AfD party spark protests and debates

Elon Musk comments on Germany far-right AfD party

Elon Musk's Controversial Remarks Support for AfD Party

Elon Musk's recent remarks in support of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have caused a stir in the country. The controversy has sparked debates about Germany's Nazi past and the role of historical guilt.

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Musk's Call for Germans to Move Beyond Guilt

The AfD endorsement by @ElonMusk has the Eurocrats in a complete state of panic.

Musk's statement "it's okay to be proud to be German" is sending shockwaves throughout the overseas press.

There has even been talk in Brussels of canceling some German elections in order to stop… https://t.co/SxRDIc7GBI
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 26, 2025

During a virtual appearance at an AfD rally in Halle, Musk urged Germans to move beyond feelings of guilt about their history. He said, "Children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great-grandparents." Musk suggested that focusing too much on historical guilt is excessive.

???????????? I AM PROUD TO BE GERMAN❗️

Elon Musk shared a powerful message with us at the AfD rally today:

It’s ok to be proud to be German.

So let me take you on a journey through my experience with growing up German and exploring my own culture in Bach, Beethoven and Goethe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yVhssHVzwB
— Naomi Seibt (@SeibtNaomi) January 25, 2025

Musk’s Views on German Culture and Multiculturalism

Musk emphasized the importance of preserving German culture and values, criticized multiculturalism, claiming it dilutes the country's national identity.

Protests Against Far-Right Sentiments in Germany

In response to Musk’s remarks, protests broke out in major cities like Berlin and Cologne. Demonstrators opposed both Musk’s comments and the AfD’s policies, highlighting divisions in German society as the country heads toward its general election on February 23, 2025.