German activist Naomi Seibt seeks political asylum in the US
German activist Naomi Seibt, widely known in Europe as the “Anti-Greta,” has applied for political asylum in the United States, claiming she faces persecution in Germany over her political beliefs and outspoken defense of free speech.
Seibt, (25) has filed her application under Section 208 of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to grant asylum to individuals classified as refugees.
She argues that returning to Germany would put her at risk of imprisonment or physical harm.
In an interview with Fox News, she confirmed that her asylum request is pending: “I’ve now applied for asylum, which means I’m waiting for the interview… In the meantime, I am in the United States legally”.
She added that she hopes to eventually become a US citizen, describing America as a source of hope and freedom.
Seibt said her political activism and opposition to dominant climate change narratives have made her a target in Germany.
“I discovered in 2024 that I had been spied on by German intelligence for years… At the same time, I was constantly receiving death threats from Antifa,” she told Fox News, adding that police refused to act “unless I was raped or killed”.
The young German activist rose to prominence in 2020 after questioning climate policies and mass immigration in Europe, earning the nickname “Anti-Greta” in reference to Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
Seibt says the label turned into a form of media vilification… “I was 19 years old… I never expected to be branded a right-wing figure,” she said.
“The German press demonized me as the anti-Greta—as if I were the anti-Christ,” she added.
Seibt also claimed to have drawn the attention of tech billionaire Elon Musk after publicly supporting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during the 2024 European elections.
“That was the first time Musk interacted with me,” she said.
“He sent me a private message on X about the AfD, adding that Musk has since offered her support, retweeting her posts and warning her about potential dangers in Europe.
“Elon was afraid to go to Europe… He told me there were serious threats… That’s when I decided to apply for asylum myself—and he approved,” Seibt said.
Her case comes amid a shift in US asylum policy under President Donald Trump, whose administration has prioritized cases involving political persecution and suppression of free speech.
According to Fox News, Seibt’s application is among the first to invoke this framework, emphasizing fears of state surveillance and violence due to political dissent in Europe.
The outcome of Seibt’s asylum claim could set a precedent for other European activists who allege persecution over their political opinions and public criticism of government policies.
