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Local tech entrepreneur Elon Musk addressed the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party this weekend, sparking controversy with his remarks on German culture and history. Musk encouraged Germans to take pride in their heritage and move beyond what he called an excessive focus on past guilt.
He argued against burdening children with the sins of their ancestors, suggesting Germans shouldn’t feel responsible for past atrocities. While he didn’t specify any particular historical event, many online interpreted his comments as a reference to the Holocaust.
Musk also advocated for the preservation of German culture, cautioning against the homogenizing effects of globalization and multiculturalism. His remarks resonated with the AfD, a party known for its anti-immigration stance.
This latest incident follows another controversy this week where Musk was accused of making a gesture resembling a Nazi salute. Musk denied any such intention, but the incident further fueled accusations of Nazi sympathies. The issue has become highly politicized, with starkly different reactions from Republicans and Democrats.