Musk’s bizarre livestream with AfD’s Weidel, EU’s DSA and Martians fantasies

Elon Musk had a chaotic livestream with Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany’s far-right AfD party, ahead of Germany’s 2025 election. From awkward moments to bizarre claims about Martian saviours and historical blunders, Musk’s endorsement of Weidel raises serious questions about tech influence on European politics and had the opposite effects of boosting AfD.

The conversation also highlights potential violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which could set a troubling precedent for social media’s role in shaping elections.

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