Musk said that the AfD was the "best hope for Germany," and urged the crowd to be proud of their German identity.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO showed up on video Saturday at an event to support German chancellor candidate Alice Weidel.
Tech mogul said Germans should not be ‘guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great grandparents’
Elon Musk's global controversies include alleged Nazi salute, far-right AfD support, defamation disputes, and legal troubles, drawing sharp criticism yet cementing his role as a polarizing and unstoppable figure.
Elon Musk made a surprise address at a campaign launch for Germany's far-right AFD party ahead of next month's election.
Trump adviser makes surprise appearance via video link for anti-immigrant far-Right party in run up to Germany’s snap elections
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, has faced repeated scrutiny for his controversial engagements involving Nazi references
Billionaire and Trump administration insider Elon Musk spoke virtually to a crowd of supporters of the far-right AfD party in Halle, Germany on Saturday, telling Germans to let go of “past guilt” in his strongest endorsement of the party yet.
Elon Musk, owner of X, has suddenly taken interest in historical UK child abuse cases, using them to attack politicians and promote far-right narratives. His selective outrage focuses only on cases involving British Asian men while ignoring other forms of abuse, revealing a pattern of weaponising women's trauma for political gain.
Thousands of people protested the rise of the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party campaign kicked off with a virtual appearance by US billionaire Elon Musk.
The world’s richest person has heaped praise on the Alternative for Deutschland party in recent weeks ahead of the country’s upcoming election.