Elon Musk Hosts Controversial Interview with German Far-Right Leader Alice Weidel

In a provocative 74-minute conversation, tech billionaire Elon Musk endorses Germany's far-right party, highlighting his political influence and raising concerns about foreign meddling in German elections.

In a controversial move, Elon Musk hosted Alice Weidel, the frontwoman of Germany's far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), in a live-streamed discussion on Thursday. The 74-minute chat covered a range of topics, including energy policies, German bureaucracy, and even Adolf Hitler, as Musk clearly endorsed the AfD and urged German citizens to support the party in the upcoming elections.

Musk's foray into European politics has generated significant backlash and accusations of interference in Germany's snap election. The interview, conducted in English and streamed on Musk's platform X, provided a unique opportunity for the AfD to promote its agenda to a global audience. Weidel expressed her party's conservative and libertarian stance, claiming they have been unfairly labeled as extremists by mainstream media. Official reports, however, classify certain factions within the AfD as right-wing extremists, with links to far-right networks substantiated by investigations.

During the conversation, Weidel made controversial statements regarding Hitler, labeling him a "communist" and "antisemitic socialist," despite the well-documented anti-communism of the Nazi regime. Their lighthearted banter also touched on Germany's bureaucratic struggles, the country's decision to abandon nuclear energy, and issues surrounding free speech. In an unexpected moment, Weidel inquired whether Musk believed in God, to which he replied he is open to understanding the concept.

Currently, the AfD is polling second in the run-up to the federal elections scheduled for February 23, yet its chances of gaining power remain slim, as coalition partners refuse to collaborate with the party. Musk, however, has not shied away from praising Weidel, referring to her as a potential leader for Germany, leveraging his substantial investments, including a major Tesla factory near Berlin.

While Musk's critiques of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have raised brows, Scholz remains unfazed, insisting he is "staying cool" amid the tech billionaire's provocations. Musk's involvement in German politics continues to stir debate, as leaders in Europe voice concerns over his expanding influence on the continent's political landscape.