Maximilian Müger, a member of the AfD in Hesse, parted ways with his party following a TikTok clip of him firing an assault rifle and advocating for 'free weapons for free citizens'. The video referenced the Solingen knife attack, expressing concerns over safety in German cities.
Müger claimed the video was mistakenly uploaded, attributing his actions to his interest in sport shooting. The party announced Müger's departure had bypassed the lengthy process of expulsion.
Hesse's Interior Minister criticized the video for endorsing violence in migration policies, warning of potential violent ramifications. Müger's exit from both the party and its parliamentary group occurred after the AfD state spokesperson demanded it due to the video's controversial nature.
The regional AfD branch distanced itself from Müger's actions, swiftly condemning his behavior and emphasizing the accidental nature of the video's release.
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