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Summary

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Elon Musk’s endorsement of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, stating it was important to not "feed the troll."

Musk, who claimed "only the AfD can save Germany," sparked backlash from German officials and the public, who called Musk’s comments "problematic" and reflective of "tech kings' world domination fantasies."

A German government spokesperson added that "freedom of expression also includes the greatest nonsense."

Musk is reportedly set to meet with AfD leader Alice Weidel, escalating controversy over his political influence in Germany.

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[-] dan1101@lemm.ee 42 points 2 days ago

I think he is far beyond a troll, he's using his billionaire influence to change world governments.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago

Still hoping for a massive ketamine overdose...

[-] slothrop@lemmy.ca 34 points 2 days ago

The richest man in the world wishes to rule the world.

The same story has been told since stories have been told.

And art something something life.

[-] z3rOR0ne@lemmy.ml 20 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Oh, the shithead grandson of an Apartheid Loving, antisemitic fascist wants to make Germany great again? What a fucking surprise.

All hail the big bad doo doo daddy.

EDIT: Grammar.

[-] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

Musk is a real life Supervillain

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago

Is it all that withering when he's aware and is happy about it?

[-] cygnus@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 days ago

I think this is a better reflection of what happens when Elon gets called out:

[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 days ago

Nope, I've seen a lot of self aware trolls and the awareness just makes them more pathetic.

[-] mouserat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 days ago

Especially if this troll also compliment itself for being a good parent

[-] humble_pete_digger@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I'm pretty sure musk is an alcoholic.

His pictures that pop up and weird af tweets - kind of telling

[-] Ooops@feddit.org 7 points 2 days ago

Right ailment, different drug

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