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AfD Leader Claims Persecution Amid U.S. Criticism

11/17/2025

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The AfD spokesperson said the number of lawmakers visiting Washington, D.C., would be limited.
AfD leader Luna says far-right figures face persecution in Germany and likens government actions to Soviet authoritarianism.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, criticized Germany's AfD extremism classification, saying it enables surveillance and bans.
Luna invited co-leader Alice Weidel to discuss arrangements.

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The AfD spokesperson said the number of lawmakers visiting Washington, D.C., would be limited.
AfD leader Luna says far-right figures face persecution in Germany and likens government actions to Soviet authoritarianism.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, criticized Germany's AfD extremism classification, saying it enables surveillance and bans.
Luna invited co-leader Alice Weidel to discuss arrangements.