Elon Musk congratulated AfD after the resounding victory obtained by the far-right party in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The response from regional leader Ulrich Siegmund came within minutes and included a proposal for collaboration.
„Gut gemacht!” – „Well done!” – wrote the American billionaire on platform X, commenting on a post in which AfD co-chair Alice Weidel congratulated Siegmund for the result achieved.
Ulrich Siegmund immediately thanked Musk for the "support," according to WELT.
"If we take responsibility here, I would greatly welcome the opportunity for a strong and constructive collaboration. Germany would then become a place worth investing in. Best regards from Saxony-Anhalt!" the German politician conveyed in English.
Congratulations also from Trump's camp
AfD also received congratulations from Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Berlin and one of President Donald Trump's close associates.
"A huge victory and a new day for Germany," Grenell wrote on X. During his time as ambassador, he sparked several controversies with his statements about German domestic politics.
Donald Trump did not directly comment on the election results. However, the American President shared on Truth Social an image of an election projection showing AfD's victory without adding any message.
The German party has been trying for some time to strengthen its ties with the Republican Party. Alice Weidel has presented Trump as a political role model, and AfD representatives attended the inauguration ceremony of the American leader.
Musk has been supporting AfD for a while
The message sent after the elections continues Musk's public support for the German party. During the campaign for the federal elections, the owner of platform X stated that "only AfD can save Germany" and participated in a party's election event via video conference.
Musk also hosted a live conversation with Alice Weidel on X, providing her access to his huge audience. His interventions were criticized at the time by several European leaders, accusing him of attempting to influence Germany's domestic politics.
AfD won decisively in the Saxony-Anhalt elections but narrowly missed an absolute majority in the regional parliament. The party will have 39 out of the 83 mandates, three less than the 42 required to govern alone. However, the result puts immense pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and complicates the formation of a regional majority.