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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

German chancellor has withering response to Elon Musk over his support for far-right: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave a withering response to billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of Alternative for Germany - (REUTERS)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a withering response to billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of the country’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany.

Scholz said it was important to not “feed the troll,” referring to Musk, who recently offered support for the Alternative für Deutschland party — a far-right group — claiming, “only the AfD can save Germany.”

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