"Elon Musk Boosts Germany‘s AfD Ahead of Elections: Live Chat with Party Leader"
Tech billionaire Elon Musk upped his political involvement Thursday by hosting a live chat with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The event, which streamed on Musk’s X platform, was seen as a significant boost for the party ahead of Germany’s federal elections on Feb. 23.
Musk, who has previously expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and has used his X platform to spread misinformation, hosted Weidel just two months before Germans head to the polls. During the live chat, Musk and Weidel discussed a range of topics, including Germany’s tax system, immigration, and the country’s decision to shut down its nuclear power plants.
"Taxes Too High, Immigration Too Much," Say Musk and Weidel
In the live chat, Musk and Weidel agreed that Germany’s tax rates are too high and that there is too much immigration in the country. Weidel, who is running to become Germany’s next chancellor, also criticized the country’s decision to phase out nuclear power, claiming it had led to an energy crisis.
"Merkel Was the ‘First Green Chancellor’ – Weidel"
Weidel didn’t shy away from criticizing Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel. Describing the former leader as the "first green chancellor," Weidel accused Merkel of allowing too many migrants into the country, claiming that seven million people had entered Germany since 2015.
"Education Suffers from ‘Gender Issues’ – Weidel"
Weidel also weighed in on education in Germany, blaming "gender issues" for declining academic performance. She lamented the treatment of the AfD in mainstream media, claiming that the party was being unfairly maligned.
"Over 190,000 X Users Watch Musk & Weidel"
The live chat was closely watched, with over 190,000 X users tuning in to watch Musk and Weidel discuss their views. Despite the large audience, the event was criticized by some for lacking a structured debate format and for being too friendly towards Weidel.
"Musk Endorses AfD: "You Must Vote for Change"
