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    Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 21, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    In this image, Elon Musk expresses his discontent with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's remarks on free speech at the World Economic Forum, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding freedom of expression in finance and politics.
    Elon Musk criticizing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over free speech remarks - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    Elon Musk criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's free speech comments at the World Economic Forum, sparking online debate.

    Elon Musk Criticizes German Chancellor's Free Speech Remarks

    BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. billionaire Elon Musk called the chancellor of Germany "Oaf Schitz" on his social media platform X on Tuesday, responding to a video of the leader's comments on free speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

    "Shame on Oaf Schitz!" Musk wrote in a post, after Olaf Scholz said freedom of speech should not support extreme-right views.

    (Writing by Rachel More; Editing bz Madeline Chambers)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Elon Musk criticized the German Chancellor on social media.
    • •The comments were made in response to a speech at the World Economic Forum.
    • •Olaf Scholz spoke against supporting extreme-right views.
    • •Musk's post sparked a debate on free speech limits.
    • •The incident highlights tensions over free speech in Europe.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Elon Musk's criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comments on free speech at the World Economic Forum.

    2What did Olaf Scholz say?

    Olaf Scholz stated that freedom of speech should not support extreme-right views.

    3How did Elon Musk respond?

    Elon Musk called Olaf Scholz 'Oaf Schitz' on social media, criticizing his stance on free speech.

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