Elon Musk reveals evidence from German attacker’s deleted X account: Calls it “deliberate mass murder”

On Friday, December 21, a car ploughed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing two people and injuring over 60. Several victims sustained critical injuries, raising fears that the death toll may rise. The driver, a 50-year-old Saudi doctor with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested at the scene.

According to Reiner Haseloff, the premier of Saxony-Anhalt, the suspect had lived in Germany for nearly two decades and was not previously known to authorities as an Islamist. However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Verified footage from the German news agency dpa showed the suspect’s arrest at a tram stop, where police held him at gunpoint before taking him into custody.



— elonmusk (@elonmusk) A Pattern of Extremist Violence The Magdeburg tragedy adds to a troubling history of extremist attacks in Germany. On the same date eight years ago, a Tunisian man affiliated with the Islamic State group rammed a truck through a Berlin Christmas market, killing 13 people. More recently, a knife attack at a festival in Solingen in August claimed three lives and injured eight others.

Elon Musk’s Criticism of German LeadershipTesla CEO Elon Musk openly criticised German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following the Magdeburg attack, calling for his resignation. “Scholz should resign immediately,” Musk posted on X. He further described the incident as “deliberate mass murder” and criticised Germany’s handling of the suspect.

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Suicidal empathy by the German government,” Musk wrote. — elonmusk (@elonmusk) He also referred to a September 2023 report by a Saudi woman in Germany warning police about Jawad’s plans to carry out an attack. Musk criticised the police response, stating, “The German police ignored the report and acted in a stupid bureaucratic manner.

” — elonmusk (@elonmusk) Media Coverage Under Scrutiny Major news outlets, including the Associated Press (AP) and The Guardian, faced backlash for headlines that critics claimed downplayed the suspect’s role. The AP’s headline, “A car has driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in Germany,” was flagged on social media for suggesting an autonomous act by the vehicle. A community note clarified, “A man from Saudi Arabia intentionally drove the car into the Christmas market as a terror attack.

” — JDVance (@JDVance) — jimbochewdip (@jimbochewdip) — the_northpoll (@the_northpoll) — Kimberl72012171 (@Kimberl72012171) — elonmusk (@elonmusk) — WallStreetMav (@WallStreetMav) — cold957 (@cold957) Musk joined the criticism, tweeting, “You don’t hate the lying legacy media enough.” The Guardian also faced similar rebuke for describing the vehicle as a “dark BMW” without mentioning the driver. “I’m pretty sure a ‘dark BMW’ didn’t decide to drive into a crowd,” commented a user.

Political Fallout and the Role of AfD The attack has intensified debates over migration policies and public safety in Germany. Musk’s endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party further fuelled political tensions. Musk wrote on X that the AfD is the only party capable of “saving Germany.

” AfD leader Alice Weidel welcomed Musk’s support, stating, “Yes! You’re absolutely right, @elonmusk!” However, mainstream politicians condemned the endorsement. Dennis Radtke of the CDU called it “irritating and unacceptable,” while Alex Schaefer of the SPD labelled Musk’s comments “completely unacceptable.” Christian Lindner of the FDP warned against supporting the AfD, describing it as a “far-right extremist party.

” Chancellor Scholz responded by affirming Musk’s right to free expression but cautioned against misinformation. “Freedom of expression includes the freedom to be wrong,” Scholz said. A Need for Accountability As investigations continue, the Magdeburg attack underscores the pressing need for effective security measures and migration policies.

German authorities face mounting pressure to address the alleged lapses that allowed the suspect to remain in the country despite warnings and extradition requests. The tragedy has reignited national debates, with calls for justice and reforms dominating the public discourse. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ).