Conservatives have cooperated with the far-right AfD for the first time, amid growing support from the tech billionaire.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling CNN that the US billionaire “is intervening in favor of right-wing politicians all over Europe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday sharply criticized Elon Musk's backing of the right-wing parties in the European Union, calling it "really disgusting" and said it was hindering democracy in the bloc.

Bill Gates blasted fellow mogul Elon Musk’s “populist stirring” in Europe, calling his influence “insane s–t.” In a wide-ranging interview with the Times of London, the Microsoft founder pointed to Musk’s meddling in Germany’s upcoming election,

Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe.

An opinion poll conducted last week might finally shed some light on just how many of Musk’s customers suffer from “Tesla shame.”

Musk's support for AfD has helped what was once a fringe political party enter the mainstream, lifting it up in front of a global audience.

He is a close ally of conservative U.S. President Donald Trump and has, much to the ire of Scholz, spent the past few weeks boosting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of a national snap election on Feb. 23. The AfD is currently riding high in polls ahead of the vote.

"It's good to be proud of German culture, German values, and not to lose that in some sort of multiculturalism that dilutes everything," Musk said.

Prosecutors and hospital personnel evaluated the accused as a "serious threat" to hurt or kill the woman. He was released and told not to contact her.

Tesla has reported lower than expected profits, but will return to sales volume growth and move forward with fully autonomous driving.