Germany’s government has charged Elon Musk, DOGE’s co-chair, with election meddling by endorsing the extremist AfD. This caused a strong backlash, especially from government officials who highlighted concerns over his political endorsements.
Musk defends his endorsement, claiming a right to express political views due to his business interests in Germany. This justification has not allayed fears among officials, marking potential impacts on US-Germany relations and future regulatory policies, particularly regarding crypto.