Germany’s intelligence services have halted surveillance of the populist AfD party after fierce backlash from the Trump administration—marking a powerful win for free speech, democratic values, and the global MAGA movement.

Trump White House Forces German Backpedal on Political Spying

Germany’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has reversed its controversial decision to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an “extremist” party, effectively ending aggressive surveillance activities—including phone taps, financial tracking, and infiltration by government informants.

The reversal came just before a scheduled call between President Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, signaling that diplomatic pressure from the White House made the difference. Germany’s Interior Ministry even scrubbed public references to the AfD’s “extremist” status from its official websites—a total retreat under American pressure.

JD Vance and Marco Rubio Slammed German Overreach

Vice President JD Vance accused Germany of “rebuilding the Berlin Wall” to suppress political dissent. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted the surveillance as “tyranny in disguise”, sending a clear message that America will not tolerate political witch hunts in allied nations.

“The West tore down the Berlin Wall together. And it has been rebuilt — not by the Soviets or the Russians, but by the German establishment.” – JD Vance

Senator Tom Cotton demanded the U.S. cut intelligence sharing with German agencies involved in the spying campaign. He warned that targeting opposition parties with government surveillance mirrors authoritarian regimes, not free democracies.

Marco Rubio and JD Vance calling out the German state’s attack on the AfD.

I hope that, and fingers crossed this doesn’t happen, if the German state ever went so far as banning the AfD, that the US would heavily sanction Germany. The Trump administration is clearly very pro-AfD,… pic.twitter.com/HnVNzZxRBH

— Finn (@Kenedhloger) May 4, 2025

AfD Smear Campaign Backfires as Global Attention Mounts

Germany’s left-leaning establishment had launched an unprecedented effort to brand AfD as “far-right,” just as the party surged in the polls. Leaked secret documents, withheld from the AfD but handed to journalists, revealed just how politicized the campaign had become.

German Intel Labeled Popular AfD (Alternative for Germany) Party Extremist and can now spy on their opposition apparently. WILD TIMES. Germany is seriously at a crossroads I’d say. Maybe the whole World is. pic.twitter.com/j3mfXNXJHZ

— Vince Tagliavia (@ReadyF4Any) May 3, 2025

The final blow came when the German government agreed to remove the Interior Minister’s anti-AfD press release, signaling not just a pause—but a total collapse of their attempted crackdown.

“This is a complete surrender by German intelligence. American pressure forced their hand.” – Free speech attorney Joachim Steinhöfel

Victory for Democracy, Warning for the West

German leaders had claimed the surveillance was meant to protect “democracy”—but critics asked how spying on Germany’s largest opposition party could ever be democratic. With this retreat, it’s clear the AfD’s warnings about political persecution were right all along.

This showdown wasn’t just about Germany. It was about free speech, open elections, and the right to challenge corrupt elites—without being targeted by the deep state. President Trump and his team sent a message to the world: you don’t crush opposition with spy agencies—you beat them at the ballot box.

Sources:

US criticizes Germany for labeling AfD ‘extremist’ – DW – 05/03/2025

Massive MAGA Triumph for Free Speech as Germany BACKTRACKS Spying on AfD Opposition! “Heads Will Roll” at Secret Police “Thanks to America!” | The Gateway Pundit | by Collin McMahon