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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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Musk's appearance at the AfD rally and his comments indicate a troubling endorsement of a party that has been scrutinized for its extremist views, suggesting a dangerous nostalgia for a past that should not be forgotten.
Elon Musk tells German far-right crowd the nation should move beyond "past guilt" ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Musk’s remarks echo a dangerous sentiment that seeks to downplay the atrocities of the past, posing a threat to Germany’s democratic integrity and the remembrance of the victims of Nazism.
Musk’s comments that Germany should ‘move beyond’ Nazi guilt are dangerous, says Holocaust memorial chair
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Musk's insistence on moving beyond the guilt of Nazi crimes trivializes the atrocities of the past, raising alarm about the potential normalization of far-right ideologies in Europe.
European Leaders Condemn Musk's 'Ominous' Push for Germany to 'Forget' Holocaust
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Updated: Jan 27th, 2025, 3:55 PM ET

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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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