Elon Musk Declares Support for Germany's AfD Party Ahead of Bundestag Election

The tech billionaire's endorsement of the far-right party draws praise from AfD leaders and backlash from German politicians.

Elon Musk posted on X, stating that 'only the AfD can save Germany,' endorsing the far-right party two months before Germany's Bundestag election.
AfD leader and chancellor candidate Alice Weidel welcomed Musk's support, agreeing with his statement and criticizing Germany's current political direction.
Musk's comments have sparked sharp criticism from German politicians, including SPD member Axel Schäfer, who called the remarks 'completely unacceptable.'
The AfD, classified as 'right-wing extremist' in parts of Germany, is polling at 19%, second to the CDU/CSU bloc, which holds over 30% support.
Musk, a close advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has previously expressed support for other far-right political figures, including the UK's Reform UK party and Argentina's Javier Milei.