Elon Musk congratulated Alice Weidel of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party following their significant electoral gains, doubling their support in the recent elections. Weidel noted she had missed Musk's call earlier. The AfD, known for its anti-immigration stance, gained traction amidst concerns over immigration, crime, and energy costs. Musk had previously endorsed the party, sharing its election successes on social media. Other far-right leaders and allies, including Viktor Orban, also celebrated AfD's performance, indicating a growing network of support for international far-right movements.
Alice Weidel hinted she had slept through an overnight attempt to reach her by the Trump adviser and Tesla CEO, who had repeatedly intervened in the German campaign on her behalf.
Musk, who had described the AfD in January as the best hope for the future in Germany, shared a post showing the party's gains since 2021, with the caption Holy shit!
The party was endorsed by Musk and the US vice-president, JD Vance, during the election campaign.
Viktor Orban, Hungary's nationalist prime minister, opted not to congratulate the election's winner, the conservative Friedrich Merz, but to instead hail the AfD's strong showing.
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