German Christmas Market Attack Elon Musk Backs AfD - Errol Musk responds to Andrew Eborn

German Christmas Market Attack Elon Musk Backs AfD - Errol Musk responds to Andrew Eborn

Germany
German Christmas Market Attack
• Casualties:
o Five killed, including a nine-year-old child.
o Over 200 injured, 41 critically.
• Attack Details:
o A black BMW SUV drove 400 meters through a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg.
o The attack lasted approximately three minutes.
• Suspect Information:
o Identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi citizen residing in Germany since 2006.
o Worked as a doctor, with no known links to Islamist extremism.
o Social media activity indicates criticism of Islam.
• Possible Motive:
o Prosecutors speculate "disgruntlement" over the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany.
• Saudi Government Warnings:
o Saudi officials claim they issued four warnings about the suspect’s "extreme views," allegedly ignored by German authorities.
• Counterclaims:
o A counter-terrorism expert suggests these warnings may be a disinformation effort targeting the suspect for assisting Saudi women seeking asylum in Germany.

Outrage as Elon Musk Backs AfD Alternative for Germany
• Elon Musk's Endorsement:
Musk caused controversy in Germany by endorsing the far-right AfD, stating on X: "Only the AfD can save Germany."
He reposted a video by right-wing influencer Naomi Seibt, criticizing conservative leader Friedrich Merz and praising Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei.
• German Health Minister's Reaction:
Karl Lauterbach deemed Musk's intervention ahead of the snap election "undignified and highly problematic," accusing Musk of election interference.
• Political Context:
o Germany’s snap election is set for February 23, following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition.
o The AfD is polling second, despite parts of the party being labeled extremist by domestic intelligence.
o Mainstream parties have pledged not to collaborate with the AfD.
• Government Response:
Chancellor Scholz indirectly dismissed Musk's comments, emphasizing freedom of speech while cautioning against misinformation.
A government spokesperson acknowledged Musk's post but offered no further comment.
• Backlash and Criticism:
o Former MEP Elmar Brok dismissed Musk’s comments as “world domination fantasies.”
o After a terror attack in Magdeburg, Musk escalated criticism, calling for Scholz's resignation and labeling him "incompetent."
• Reactions from Other Politicians:
o FDP leader Christian Lindner refuted Musk’s endorsement of the AfD, inviting him for a discussion and stating the AfD opposes freedom and business.
o AfD leader Alice Weidel supported Musk, blaming Angela Merkel and the EU for Germany's decline.
• Musk's Broader Political Activities:
Musk has supported anti-immigration parties across Europe and endorsed Milei in Argentina, whose austerity measures have led to widespread economic hardship.
Nigel Farage of Reform UK revealed Musk’s potential financial backing for his party.
• AfD’s Controversial History:
The AfD was expelled from a European far-right parliamentary group after scandals, including remarks defending the Nazi SS.
This endorsement adds to Musk's history of contentious political interventions, intensifying debates around his influence and motivations.