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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Elon Musk Accused of Election Meddling in Germany with AfD Endorsement
Caption: Elon Musk Accused of Election Meddling in Germany with AfD Endorsement. Elon Musk is attempting to influence Germany’s February federal election through social media posts and an opinion piece supporting the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD), a German government spokesperson claimed, Reuters report. While acknowledging Musk’s right to express his opinions, the spokesperson remarked that freedom of opinion "also covers the greatest nonsense.” In an opinion piece published in Welt am Sonntag and a post on X, Musk praised the AfD’s stance on regulation, taxes, and market deregulation, stating that "only the AfD can save Germany.” Musk’s support for the AfD comes as Germany prepares for a February 23 election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. The billionaire, set to serve as an outside adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has drawn criticism for his growing political involvement in both domestic and international affairs. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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