German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Photo: sud.ua.
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his outspokenness and provocative statements, has once again found himself at the centre of a scandal. This time, he became a figure of international criticism after he spoke out about the political situation in Germany and Canada. Musk, whose opinions often contradict official policy, once again showed his fearlessness in public statements that did not go unnoticed, TimeUkraineIsrael reports, citing Israelinfo.
Insults to the German Chancellor
The scandal began with a comment by Swedish journalist Peter Imanuelsen, who reported on the collapse of the three-party coalition in Germany. Imanuelsen wrote that “the government has collapsed” and suggested that early elections were possible. Musk reacted to this post with a sharp comment in German: “Olaf is a fool”, referring to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. When asked about his intentions for Scholz, Musk confirmed this with a funny emoji and a “100%” icon. This is not the first time that Musk has criticised German politics: a year ago, he expressed outrage at the refugee policy and even called for voting for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
Attacks on the Prime Minister of Canada
But Musk did not limit himself to Germany. In his comments under a post where he was asked to “help Canada get rid of Trudeau”, the billionaire assured that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would leave office after the next election. Such statements are not uncommon for Musk, and they cause a significant resonance in international circles, as his public opinions often question the official policies of states.
Musk and his political ambitions
Musk is a strong supporter of Donald Trump, and with his potential return to the White House, the billionaire has a real chance of playing an important role in the future US government. Trump has already announced the creation of a “governmental commission on efficiency” to be headed by Musk. During a speech at Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden in late October, Musk said that he could reduce US federal spending by $2 trillion. These ambitions confirm that Musk is preparing for an even greater political role, which could have an impact not only on the economic situation in the US but also on global politics.
Elon Musk is not afraid to criticise the governments of major countries if it is in line with his beliefs. His uncompromising stance and willingness to intervene in international politics could have serious consequences, especially if he does get important positions in the US government. Today, his influence on politics is only growing, and the question arises as to how his critical statements may change the international political situation in the future.
