Olaf Scholz Criticizes Musk: ‘Avoid Fueling the Troll’

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Germany’s Socialist Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reignited tensions with Elon Musk amid an escalating feud with the tech billionaire. Musk, now a social media mogul, has repeatedly taken shots at Scholz, most recently mocking him as “blank”>Oaf Schitz” and predicting blank”>he will lose the upcoming German federal election scheduled for February 23. Previously, Musk also ridiculed Scholz by calling him a “fool.”

Beyond his attacks on Scholz, Musk has targeted other German leaders, including President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, also a member of the Social Democratic Party. Musk has gone so far as to label Steinmeier an “anti-democratic tyrant.”

Meanwhile, Musk has sparked outrage in Germany for his open endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This has triggered accusations from Berlin of election interference and led to widespread backlash, including a pointed criticism from Scholz during his New Year’s speech. Musk’s support for AfD, which he recently referred to as the “last spark of hope for Germany,” has amplified political tensions in the country.

At the same time, Musk’s growing influence in global politics is becoming increasingly evident. The Tesla CEO, who has thrown his support behind U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has emerged as a prominent figure in political discourse. Utilizing the social media platform X, which he owns, Musk has been leveraging his vast audience to amplify his views on international politics.

As part of his political involvement in Germany, Musk is slated to host a live discussion with Alice Weidel, the AfD leader and the party’s candidate for chancellor in February’s snap election. This high-profile conversation is planned for next Thursday, further fueling concerns about his role in German politics.

Responding to Musk’s provocations, Scholz stated in an interview with Stern that he intends to “stay calm” despite the personal attacks. “As Social Democrats, we’ve grown accustomed to wealthy media entrepreneurs openly disapproving of our politics,” Scholz said. “This is nothing new to us.”

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