Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election
Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election
Elon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany’s far-right party, using the power of his social media platform, X, to amplify the party’s message ahead of an upcoming national election.
Summary
Elon Musk livestreamed a conversation with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his platform X, endorsing her and urging support for the AfD ahead of Germany’s February 23 election.
The livestream, which drew over 200,000 viewers, raised concerns across Europe about Musk’s influence in foreign politics.
AfD, under observation for extremism, has gained popularity amid discontent with Chancellor Scholz’s government.
Musk’s promotion of Weidel and controversial remarks on other European issues are being monitored for violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Why is Germany not just blocking Twitter? I don't get it.
The more serious issue is, why haven't they banned AfD. Where the fuck is the "Defensive" in "Defensive Democracy"?
After the actual Nazis banned a party, people made it far more difficult to ban parties.
You can try it, but it could fail. And the whole spectacle means more attention for them.
The power the ultra wealthy have to cross historic boundaries and bend the world to their will is unprecedented in history. We have to safeguard democracy against these people. Billionaires need to be taxed into the worker class for the safety of democracy. And doing so would mean massive societal improvement relatively overnight.
Tax the rich! They taste bad!
But billionaires will never be taxed, since they're the ones that decide laws. In my opinion, we need 10, 100 or even 1000 Luigi Mangiones.
We need to treat Nazis how they used to be treated
We need to treat Nazis how they used to be treated - after 1945
FTFY
And before 2016
Foreign election interference is a thing. Maybe issue an international arrest warrant?
It's getting investigated on the German side as illegal party financing. As a foreigner he's allowed to donate 1000 Euros while an influencer campaign with similar reach would cost way more. The EU is adding it to the pile of investigations under the Digital Services Act which has quite some provisions for large online platforms.
They need to ban X asap.
The polls show AfD at 18% now. I have to admit I'm seriously scared. We need to ban this bastards asap.
18% was before christmas. Now they are at 20-21% in the polls.
Had not seen that Allensbach has not updated yet. It is usually much closer to the results than e.g. INSA. But yeah, looks they went up a bit indeed. ffs..
Ban AfD, issue arrest warrant for Musk for spreading nazi propaganda. Problem sorted.
Unbelievable how many People can give an in-depth analysis from an Ocean away what exactly the Problem is and how to fix it.
How about you start by not electing Musk and his Sidekick as President?
That would be a good start and a lot of help for everyone.
Jesus christ, it's been months! Why aren't ee protecting our selves? Ban and sanction Elon! What's with the wait? We rarely wait THIS long to act on Russian or Chinese bullshit, and THEY TRY TO HIDE IT!
"Musk likes it, so you know it's bad!"
He will perish in a blaze