'Anti-Greta' Claims Political Refuge in US, Citing Antifa Terror

German political activist Naomi Seibt, who has garnered international attention for her right-wing views and her outspoken opposition to mainstream climate science, has formally applied for political asylum in the United States. Seibt, often labeled the "Anti-Greta" in contrast to Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, claims she is fleeing persecution in Europe and fears for her life due to her political beliefs.

The 25-year-old German national submitted her request under Section 208 of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, asserting she faces imprisonment or physical harm if she returns to Germany. She is currently residing in Washington, DC, awaiting the outcome of her application.

Updated Personal and Political Profile of Naomi Seibt

Naomi Seibt was born on August 18, 2000, in Münster, Germany, making her 25 years old at the time of this updated report, contrary to earlier reports that may have been based on her age during her rise to prominence. She first rose to fame as a teenager, initially as a YouTuber and public speaker, becoming known for her self-described "climate realist" position, which questions the scientific consensus on climate change. She is the daughter of a lawyer who has represented politicians associated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Seibt has self-identified as a libertarian and an anarcho-capitalist, though she is widely described in media and academic publications as being aligned with the far-right, a characterisation she has previously attempted to deflect.

Seibt’s political activism has led to associations with conservative and right-wing figures and organizations globally. She previously worked with the US-based conservative think tank, the Heartland Institute, which promotes climate change scepticism, and she has spoken at high-profile events like the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). More recently, she has drawn attention for her interactions with and support from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who she claims has privately supported her decision to seek asylum. Her current personal life, including her marital status and specific residence in Washington, remains private, though she maintains a significant online presence, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter), where she has nearly half a million followers.

Claims of Persecution and Danger

Seibt asserts that her life is in danger due to multiple death threats she has received from the far-Left group Antifa, a group she claims is stronger in Germany than anywhere else. She stated that when she presented evidence of these threats to the German police, they dismissed her concerns, allegedly saying they "couldn't do anything because [she] wasn't raped or killed."

Furthermore, Seibt claims she has been under surveillance by German intelligence for several years and believes there is a "good chance" she would be arrested upon returning to a German airport, citing fears not only for herself but also for her family, including her non-political younger sister.

She links her persecution to her ardent support for the AfD, which the German intelligence agency has recently identified as including far-Right movements, placing it under a "firewall" of non-cooperation by Germany’s mainstream political parties. The AfD is critical of mass migration and multiculturalism, and endorses "remigration," a policy calling for the mass deportation of migrants. Seibt’s public support for these beliefs and her claims online—that white German men and women are being taught to hate themselves and are at risk of being "erased"—align her closely with the party’s controversial platform. She further argues that journalists and activists in Germany are increasingly targeted for expressing their views online, citing the police search of a mainstream political commentator’s home over a social media post that contained a Nazi-era slogan, and the imprisonment of her friend Aron Pielka for his online views criticising Islam.

The Lure of America and Political Context

The activist told The Telegraph that she was drawn to the United States because of the sense of patriotism and commitment to free speech she perceives there, contrasting it with what she sees as a loss of these values in Germany. She sees the AfD as the only German party that wants to promote a healthy sense of national pride, similar to what she believes exists in America.

Her application comes amid a broader political context where President Donald Trump has reportedly considered offering political asylum to Europeans who oppose migration or have been "targeted for peaceful expression of views online." Trump has also previously spoken about designating Antifa a terror organization in the US. Seibt’s claims of political persecution, therefore, align with the discourse of some prominent conservative figures in the US. The German federal domestic intelligence agency has declined to comment on Seibt's claims of surveillance and persecution.

When asked about the irony of seeking asylum in the US given her hard-line anti-immigration stance, Seibt clarified that the AfD is "not against immigration at all," but rather advocates for immigration that undergoes "strict and rigorous controls," particularly criticising the open border policy enacted in 2015 by former Chancellor Angela Merkel.