Elon Musk interviews Germany’s far-right candidate: “Hitler was a communist”

Chijioke Obinna

Elon Musk interviews Germany's far-right candidate: “Hitler was a communist”

The candidate for German chancellor and co-leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), Alice Weidel, has presented her party’s program, which she has described as “conservative” and “libertarian” in a talk with Elon Musk on the social network X, which 200,000 users have followed.

In the talk they criticized European leaders, discussed issues such as immigration and They have talked about Hitler and what he did in Germany. The former German chancellor, Angela Merkel is the one who has received the most attacks by both. Musk came to this interview after having faced several European leaders such as the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer; the French president, Emmanuel Macron, officials of the German Government or the European Commission, who have accused the magnate owner of X of interfering in the German election campaign.

“Hitler considered himself a socialist because the State founded companies”

Weidel has criticized National Socialism while asserting that “Hitler considered himself a socialist because the State founded companies, asked for large amounts of taxes, and nationalized entire industries.”

Furthermore, the AfD co-leader has described his party as “the sole protector of the Jews in Germany.”

Weidel has expressed his complaints towards those who consider his party to be “right-wing extremists” because “We are a conservative libertarian partyat least we see ourselves that way.”

Likewise, he thanked Musk for offering him a “normal conversation” and for not presenting it “in an extremely negative way.” Although, in the interviewThe fact that the AfD is considered in Germany by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as “a sure case of extreme right.”

Weidel believes that Merkel “has ruined” the country

In this talk, which lasted more than an hour, both Weidel and Musk They have shown their support for Israel and They have harshly criticized the former German chancellorAngela Merkel for her immigration policies. Specifically, Weidel has accused her of “opening Germany’s borders with illegal immigration” and being “the country’s first green chancellor.”

They have also shown their rejection of the closure of nuclear plants, because they believe that Merkel has “basically ruined the country by phasing out nuclear energy in Germany, in what she has described as detestable energy policy”.

Musk has reiterated his support for Weidel whom she sees as “a very reasonable person”, while the co-leader of the far right has been convinced and recommends “voting for AfD if you are dissatisfied with the situation.”

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.