German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win
A German far-right political party’s candidate singled out tech billionaire Elon Musk after a state election victory on Sunday. “Thank you, @elonmusk, for your support and for your clear and highly important perspective on the political developments of our time — including here in Germany,” Ulrich Siegmund, of the Alternative for Germany party, or AfD,…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Sep 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
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German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
Elon Musk thanked by German far-right leader after landmark election win praised by Russia(opens original report in a new tab)Populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD wins vote in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Plus, 50 years since The Muppet Show first hit our screens Good morning. A far-right leader who has won an important state election… — The Guardian
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