In a transatlantic tension over free speech and political dissent, German activist Naomi Seibt, a prominent right-wing influencer known as the “Anti-Greta” for her climate skepticism, has formally applied for political asylum in the United States. Seibt, 25, accuses the German government of systematic surveillance and defamation, while alleging that left-wing extremist group Antifa has issued her repeated death threats without adequate police protection.
Seibt, who rose to fame at 19 through YouTube videos challenging mainstream climate narratives and progressive policies, announced her asylum application on October 28, 2025. Speaking from an undisclosed location in the U.S., where she has resided legally since early 2024, she described her decision as a “last resort” after years of escalating harassment.
“I am the first German applying for asylum under President Trump due to political persecution,” Seibt wrote in a viral X post on October 31, detailing surveillance by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), state media smears labeling her a far-right extremist, and unheeded reports of Antifa violence. She claims the threats began in 2019, including recorded phone calls vowing to “gangbang and kill” her, which police dismissed as non-actionable until physical harm occurred. The situation reportedly worsened after her public endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during the June 2024 European elections, drawing international attention.
Adding a high-profile twist, Seibt revealed private support from Elon Musk, the X platform owner and Trump ally. Their interaction began when Musk messaged her about her AfD vote, and he has since “given his approval” for her asylum bid, citing shared fears of European censorship. Musk, who has repeatedly warned of free speech erosion in Europe, retweeted her announcement, amplifying it to millions. U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has also reviewed Seibt’s documentation, stating on X that her case evidences “targeting… for her support for President Trump and refusal to conform to leftist ideology.”
Seibt’s petition falls under Section 208 of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants asylum to those facing persecution based on political opinion. She expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s approach, which has signaled openness to European dissidents fleeing “censorship and political persecution.”
This case spotlights deepening divides in Europe, where AfD’s rise—fueled by anti-immigration and anti-green sentiments—has prompted government crackdowns, including surveillance of party affiliates.
