Elon Musk backed Germany's far-right party AfD, leading to backlash from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and others. Musk has an ongoing feud with Scholz and is also closely advising Donald Trump.
Key Points
Musk endorsed Germany's far-right party AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Musk's endorsement
Musk has an ongoing feud with Scholz and is advising Donald Trump
Cons
Endorsing a far-right party may have negative consequences
Musk's involvement in politics may be controversial