Elon Musk’s support messages to the German ultra -right and the call that surprised its leader

BERLIN.- The leader of the Alternative Right Party for Germany (AFD), Alice Weidelsaid Monday that he received A call from the American tycoon Elon Muskthat allegedly congratulated her personally for the historic advance of her party in the general elections.

According to Weidel, Musk highlighted the remarkable performance of the AFD, of the extreme right and anti -immigration, which reached a record of more than 20%consolidating as the second electoral force of the country.

«When I turned on the phone this morning, or rather I looked at it, I had received lost calls at night from the United States, including Elon Musk, who congratulated me personally,» Weidel said at a press conference after they met The results.

“Today I will talk on the phone, I will not say who, but we are dialogue. We are the strength in internationally recognized Germany, which is dialogue with all parties, and that includes the administration (of President Donald) Trump in Washington, ”he said.

The German government has accused Musk of interfere with the country’s elections having openly expressed his support, Aya, his ultra -right party.

In the middle of the electoral campaign, Musk organized a debate in X with Weidel, an event that attracted tens of thousands of spectators, mostly followers of the businessman and Donald Trump.

In addition, he deepened his position with a column published in Welt am sonntagthe Sunday edition of the conservative-liberal newspaper Die Welt. In the article, he detailed his arguments and justified his intervention in the German political debate. The publication, which included a contradictory response of the newspaper in the newspaper, caused a strong controversy in Germany and fueled the debate on the influence of foreign figures in German politics and the role of social networks in the configuration of public discourse.

The technological tycoon also participated in January in a campaign rally from the AFD, in one of his latest support demonstrations before the general elections.

Before thousands of party followers gathered in the eastern city of Halle, Musk said that the AFD represented «The best hope for the future of Germany».

During his speech, Musk urged attendees to mobilize with an energetic call: “Come on, guys, come on! Fight for a great future for Germany«And he reinforced his nationalist message by exalting the history of the country, ensuring that» the German people are really an ancient nation that dates back to thousands of years «and highlighting that even Julio César was impressed by the Germanic tribes.

He urged his followers to «fight, fight, fight» for the future of the country and defended the position of the AFD, ensuring that the party seeks «more self -determination for Germany and for the countries of Europe, and less control from Brussels», in clear reference to European Union institutions.

Last month he also received criticism for making a gesture with his arm in public that some interpreted as a Nazi greeting.

In the last months of 2024, he dedicated several messages in X to directly attack members of the German government directly, qualifying the chancellor Olaf Scholz of «incompetent fool» and affirming that «should resign immediately.»

He also lashed out against the Minister of Economy and Vice Chancellor, Robert Habeckwhom he described as «An idiot, a radical leftist»and against the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeierwhom he called «antidemocratic tyrant» and said that «he should be ashamed.»

Like Trump and Musk, AFD It opposes immigration, denies climate change, criticizes gender policy and has declared war on political establishment already the traditional media that condemns by censurators. In addition, the party defends low taxes, economic deregulation and an approach with Russia, positions that could favor their interests.

«People in Germany got tired of the common senseless agenda, especially in energy and immigration,» Trump declared after the victory of the conservatives.

AFP agency