Elon Musk's Praise for Extreme Right German Leader Weidel, Known for Hitler and Communist References, Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk, the technology entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has stirred up controversy by expressing admiration for Alice Weidel, a far-right German political leader. Weidel is known for her references to Adolf Hitler and communist ideologies, and her party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), is notorious for its xenophobic and nationalist views. Musk’s positive comments about Weidel have been met with widespread criticism, particularly given her party’s controversial reputation and the fact that Musk himself has been the target of criticism from the far right in the past.Weidel has been a controversial figure in German politics due to her party's extreme right-wing views, and her own personal references to Adolf Hitler and communism. She has often criticized the European Union and called for Germany to leave the union. The AfD party has also been associated with anti-immigration sentiments, which have been a cause for concern among many.Musk's praise for Weidel came as a surprise to many, given that he has been criticized in the past by the far right, especially regarding his stance on vaccines and other scientific matters. This, coupled with Weidel's controversial reputation, has led to widespread backlash against Musk.Musk's comments have also been met with criticism from the tech community, with many questioning his judgment and his understanding of Weidel and the AfD's politics. Despite the backlash, Musk has not retracted his comments.Musk's admiration for Weidel was expressed in a reply on Twitter to a user who posted a video of Weidel speaking. Musk's tweet read: 'She seems smart,' implying approval of Weidel's views. This has led to further scrutiny of Musk's political beliefs and his support for controversial figures.