Musk and MAGA cheer far-right AfD gains in eastern Germany

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US MAGA figures and Donald Trump supporters celebrated the far-right AfD's electoral breakthrough in eastern Germany, with Elon Musk leading the praise. Trump himself shared election results on Truth Social without comment. Richard Grenell, former US ambassador to Germany, called it "a new day in Germany," while Musk responded "Well played!" to AfD co-leader Alice Weidel. AfD's Saxony-Anhalt leader Ulrich Siegmund welcomed potential cooperation with Musk, citing investment prospects. Musk has long supported the AfD, calling it "Germany's best hope" before the February 2025 federal elections.


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