In the city of Magdeburg, Germany, a vehicle plowed through a bustling Christmas market, tragically claiming the lives of five individuals and injuring over 200 others. This horrendous incident has prompted billionaire Elon Musk to openly criticize the German government, accusing it of 'suicidal sympathy.'
The 50-year-old suspect, Saudi national Dr. Taleb A, received asylum from Germany in 2006. Musk described Taleb as eccentric, insisting the accused should never have been granted entry into the European country. Instead, Musk suggested he should have been extradited to Saudi Arabia to face charges of alleged terrorism and human trafficking. Dr. Taleb holds Saudi nationality.
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The Assailant Fled Saudi Arabia in 2006
Elon Musk shared an X post from a Saudi Arabian political commentator that alleged Taleb fled Saudi Arabia in 2006 after being embroiled in allegations of rape and severe crimes. It also claimed that Germany ignored Saudi Arabia's extradition requests due to concerns over human rights and his criminal activities while employed at a German public hospital.
The Suspect Concealed His Identity
The X post further claimed that Taleb opened a website aiding others who escaped punishment in Saudi and Gulf countries, portraying himself as a former Muslim, which reportedly helped him secure permanent residency in Germany. In the X post, Elon Musk emphasized the importance of understanding the magnitude of the German government's failure through this critical thread.
'The Assailant Should Not Have Been Permitted to Enter Germany'
In another post, Elon Musk unequivocally stated that the eccentric should not have been allowed entry into Germany and should have been extradited at Saudi Arabia's request. He deemed it an act of suicidal sympathy by the German government. Musk previously demanded the resignation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz due to this horrific attack, calling him foolish.
