Politics · Germany · 1 day ago
Trump and Musk praise Germany’s AfD after state election
The AfD won an election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Tobias Rausch became the first AfD politician to lead a state parliament.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly congratulated the party after its victory.
The article presents their support as part of a wider effort by Trump and allied technology figures to promote similar political movements in Europe.
Musk has previously supported the AfD, including in posts on X and a live conversation with party leader Alice Weidel.
Rausch said BMW withdrew an offer to lease him an official car after his election, which he called discrimination because of his party membership.
AfD lawmaker Beatrix von Storch then asked Musk on X whether Tesla would provide him with a car.
The article gives no further steps or response from Tesla.
The article says Donald Trump and Elon Musk are seeking closer ties with Germany’s AfD as part of a broader effort to advance their political aims in Europe.
It describes the AfD as a potential partner in a campaign against the European Union and liberal democratic values.
Musk has publicly praised the party and appeared with its leader, Alice Weidel, before Germany’s federal election.
Trump and Musk also congratulated the AfD after its election success in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Germany’s AfD, led by Alice Weidel.
- What
- The article describes Trump and Musk building ties with the AfD and portrays the party as a strategic partner in Europe.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026. It also describes events in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- Where
- Germany and the United States, with the article also referring to the European Union.
- Why
- The article says Trump and Musk want to weaken opposition to their political aims in Europe and see the EU as an obstacle.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Only the AfD can save Germany.
Yes, you are absolutely right, Elon Musk!
Well done!
The people who want to turn America into an authoritarian state under white supremacy want Europe to take the same path.
Musk posted on X that only the AfD could save Germany, and Weidel agreed.
Musk held a live conversation with Weidel ahead of Germany’s federal election.
Musk wrote on X that only Restore could save Britain, according to the article.
Trump and Musk congratulated the party.
n-tv published the article.
- Article publication
- October 10, 2026
- AfD leader
- Alice Weidel
- Musk post
- Only the AfD can save Germany.
- Live conversation
- Musk and Weidel spoke ahead of Germany’s federal election
- Musk audience
- Nearly 240 million followers at the time of the live conversation
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