As Musk pushes AfD, German officials consider ditching X
As Musk pushes AfD, German officials consider ditching X
With Elon Musk using X to troll officials and push conspiracy theories, Germany's government faces calls to quit the billionaire's social media platform. Many organizations already have, as have several politicians.
Summary
Elon Musk faces backlash in Germany for using X (formerly Twitter) to amplify far-right narratives, endorse the AfD party, and insult German leaders.
Prominent organizations, universities, and public figures have abandoned X, calling it a hub for hate speech and misinformation.
German officials are debating whether to leave the platform but remain active for now, citing the need to reach users.
Critics argue Musk’s influence skews political discourse globally, as his actions challenge Europe’s political neutrality and ignite debates over regulating billionaire-controlled platforms.
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