German Chancellor Tells Musk: ‘Don’t Feed the Troll’
Berlin – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken a cool-headed approach to elon Musk’s recent provocations, urging the public not to engage with the billionaire’s inflammatory rhetoric.
Musk, known for his outspoken nature on social media, has drawn ire in Germany for publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the 2025 elections. His comments have sparked outrage and concern, with manny viewing his support as a perilous legitimization of extremist views.
In his New Year’s address, Scholz directly addressed Musk’s interference, stating, “Germans decide for themselves in elections, not him.” He emphasized the importance of staying calm and not giving Musk the attention he craves.”Don’t feed the troll,” Scholz advised, echoing a sentiment shared by many Germans who see Musk’s actions as attention-seeking and disruptive.
While Scholz acknowledged Musk’s right to free speech, he stressed that freedom of opinion “also goes for multibillionaires” and that such …