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Musk Calls German President 'Anti-Democratic Tyrant' Amid Criticism

1/1/2025

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Elon Musk unleashed a storm on social media, branding German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant." This fiery comment came after Steinmeier cautioned against foreign meddling in Germany's political crisis. Musk, aligned with the far-right AfD party, now faces fierce criticism from officials like Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck for his attempts to sway the electoral landscape.

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Elon Musk unleashed a storm on social media, branding German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier an "anti-democratic tyrant." This fiery comment came after Steinmeier cautioned against foreign meddling in Germany's political crisis. Musk, aligned with the far-right AfD party, now faces fierce criticism from officials like Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck for his attempts to sway the electoral landscape.