German government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann stated, "It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election through his statements. He is free to express his opinion. One does not have to share this opinion. Freedom of expression also includes the greatest nonsense." This highlights the tension between Musk's influence and the German government's stance on independent electoral processes.
In an opinion piece for Die Welt, Musk named the AfD "the last spark of hope for this country," which drew significant backlash, resulting in a senior editor's resignation from the publication—signifying the depth of division Musk's endorsement has instigated.
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