Billionaire Elon Musk, slated to advise U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, on Friday demanded German Chancellor Olaf Scholz step down following a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg.
“Scholz should resign immediately,” Musk posted on his social media platform, X, adding: “Incompetent fool.”
Musk’s comments came in response to reports of the attack, where a vehicle plowed into a crowd of holiday revelers, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, according to local officials.
Earlier in the day, Elon sparked controversy by intervening in Germany’s election campaign, endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” Musk wrote on X.
The AfD, currently polling second, has gained traction with its anti-immigration platform. However, Germany’s mainstream parties have ruled out forming coalitions with the AfD at the national level.
The German government acknowledged Musk’s remarks but declined to comment further during a press briefing.
Musk, the world’s richest individual, has previously supported anti-immigration movements in Europe. Last year, he criticized Germany’s migration policies and voiced approval for the AfD.
In recent weeks, Musk has also criticized Italy’s judiciary, calling for the removal of judges who questioned measures to curb irregular immigration.
Additionally, Musk has been seen aligning with other European right-wing leaders. This week, British Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage shared a photo of himself with Musk at Donald Trump’s Florida residence, noting ongoing discussions about financial backing.
