Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Remarks at Far-Right Rally in Germany

Elon Musk's comments about moving beyond Germany's Nazi past have drawn criticism from world leaders and Jewish organizations, coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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During a video address at a rally for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Elon Musk suggested the country should move beyond its Nazi past. His remarks, made just before Holocaust Remembrance Day, sparked a wave of criticism. World leaders, including Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, condemned Musk's stance, emphasizing the importance of remembering history. Musk's continued political engagement in Europe and previous controversies surrounding far-right support have raised concerns about his influence on anti-immigration sentiments and extremist ideologies.

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