The billionaire was received by cheers while addressing a rally for Alternative for Germany where he told attendees they shouldn’t be ashamed of their history.

Musk said that the AfD was the "best hope for Germany," and urged the crowd to be proud of their German identity.

Musk made a virtual appearance at a campaign event for Germany’s far-right AfD party, saying “children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents.”

Elon Musk participated via video link in the official campaign launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a month before national elections on February 23. Addressing the crowd ahead of lead candidate Alice Weidel's speech,

Billionaire and Trump administration insider Elon Musk spoke virtually to a crowd of supporters of the far-right AfD party in Halle, Germany on Saturday, telling Germans to let go of “past guilt” in his strongest endorsement of the party yet.

"Children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great grandparents," Musk said, apparently referring to Germany's Nazi past.

There is too much focus on past guilt, and we need to move beyond that,” Musk told a rally for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

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Trump adviser makes surprise appearance via video link for anti-immigrant far-Right party in run up to Germany’s snap elections

Elon Musk, despite facing backlash, once again endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party, calling it the nation's “best hope”. His support sparked controversy, coinciding with mass anti-AfD protests across German cities.

Germany’s conservative candidate, Friedrich Merz, suggested he’d push through tougher migration measures even with AfD support.

Musk's surprising virtual appearance at an AfD rally encourages Germans to let go of past guilt and protect their identity.