Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany's far-right AfD at X ahead of election

Elon Musk hosted a conversation on his platform X with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as part of a series of interactions that have sparked mixed reactions. Musk expressed support for the AfD during the livestream, urging people to vote for the party and stating its proposals were not extreme. The event, attended by over 190,000 users, has drawn criticism, particularly given Germany's upcoming national election. Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP bloc in the European Parliament, warned that Musk's support for the AfD might harm his business interests. Reactions to Musk's stance range from viewing it as an endorsement of nationalist ideology to a strategic move aimed at deregulation.