Holocaust Memorial Chair Slams Musk’s Call to “Move Beyond” Nazi Guilt

Elon Musk is under fire for suggesting that Germany needs to “move beyond” the guilt of its Nazi past. The billionaire made the comments during a surprise video appearance at a campaign event for Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD).

At the event, Musk said, “Children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great grandparents,” adding that there’s “too much focus on past guilt.” The remarks quickly drew criticism, with Dani Dayan, chairman of the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, calling them dangerous and insulting to victims of Nazism.

Dayan, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasized that remembering Germany’s dark history is essential for shaping its democratic future. “Failing to do so is an insult to the victims,” he wrote.

The backlash didn’t stop there. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk labeled Musk’s comments as “ominous” and “all too familiar,” especially as they came just hours before the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Musk’s involvement in European politics has been raising eyebrows lately. Last week, he faced scrutiny for a gesture at a rally that some compared to a fascist salute. While he dismissed the criticism as “tired,” leaders like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have pushed back against his support for far-right positions.

Despite the growing controversy, Musk continues to champion populist movements, drawing parallels between Germany’s political climate and that of the U.S. His latest remarks, however, have reignited debates about the importance of remembering history—especially one as harrowing as the Holocaust.

What do you think? Should nations “move beyond” their past, or is remembering history crucial to avoiding its repetition? Let us know in the comments.

Holocaust Memorial Chair Slams Musk’s Call to “Move Beyond” Nazi Guilt
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