Summary
Elon Musk criticized German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on X, calling him an “anti-democratic tyrant” following Steinmeier’s speech opposing outside interference amid Germany’s political crisis.
Musk, who previously insulted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, plans a public discussion with far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel, prompting accusations of endorsing far-right politics.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck called Musk’s influence a threat to European democracy and urged action to limit his power.
Musk has also sparked controversy in the UK, aligning with right-wing figures like Nigel Farage and targeting PM Keir Starmer.
Demonstrating AGAIN that he hasn’t got the first idea how German politics work.
Or democracy.
Why would he care how democracy worked, it’s not like he’s planning on using it…
Great take on school playgrounds though…
Wonder if the cops will show up in force next time there’s a protest at his Berlin factory.
They should arrest Musk, as soon as he steps on german ground and keep him until he gets his fair trial.
Of course. Like all cops, their first duty is protecting the possessions of rich and powerful people from the righteous wrath of the rest of us. That takes precedence over the system, which takes precedence over the country, which takes precedence over the non–rich politically powerful, who take precedence over non-rich people who don’t have political power.
If you don’t know where in the hierarchy of “cops caring whether you live or die” you are, chances are you’re either dangerously close to the bottom or clueless about your privilege.
Except what happens when the rich piss off the ones who hold the leash. Then things get interesting.
The German government may not be so quick to act in cases where Musk’s property and companies were the victims…
You throw money at them until you’re the de facto leader of the country.
Tyrant? ROFL. The president in Germany is largely representative - no real power.
Yeah, you have to be really interested in German politics too ever hear anything about or from him, even living in Germany😅 Not exactly tyrant type stuff
It’s not like he would have checked.
That guy has so lost it, it would be really funny if it all wasn’t so serious.
President Musk is an embarrassment.
As is tradition for American presidents of the last few years. Current one has his moments, but I’m still underwhelmed.
All hail Earth Emperor Musk
The thought that he could actually somehow help the AfD to victory scares the hell out of me. Once they are in power, they will not voluntarily give it up again. We have to stop them before the elections, by any means necessary.
The EU should sanction the US for political interference the same way we’ve sanctioned Russia.
Steinmeier: “Elon is a threat to European democracy”
Elon: “No, you are!”
Here’s the richest man in the world, but he still can’t buy better comebacks.
Sounds like a badge of honor to me. Maybe it can come with it’s own blue checkmark
Musk ist so ne Arschgeige man, Drecksdepp
Was 1 Otto
Wow the President of the USA calling insulting the President of Germany? Wow would have thought?
He’s no longer getting tax money for his idiotic projects. Weidel would sell her wife and suck him off if it helps her into power
Whoever you are, whatever you do - downregulate Musk in the ways you can, for the benefit of societies all over the place.
I’d say what I think they should do to him, but these pro-capitalist pig-mods would ban me again.
Based on this comment alone, I couldn’t possibly think they’d have had any reason….
Hey, you love capitalism. Lmk how that works out.
Can we declare this asshat a “persona non grata” already? Block X and let him visit his Gigafactory via Zoom until he apologizes.
Do Germany have any kind of laws Elon just broke? Just asking.
Fuck you, musk asshole.
