White House to still welcome viral Germany fan Freddy for visit despite backlash, Nick Adams says

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Freddy, the Germany superfan who stole the hearts of Americans by live-tweeting his experience in the United States for the first time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will still be heading to the White House despite receiving backlash that ultimately led to him deactivating social media. 

Ambassador Nick Adams, who is the special presidential envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values in the Trump administration, confirmed to Fox News Digital last month that Freddy had been invited to the White House.

Now, Adams released a statement to Fox News Digital saying that, "despite the hateful and angry radical Left’s vicious attempts to doxx Freddy," he will still attend his visit to the West Wing. 

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German fans cheer for their team ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026.   (Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

"Freddy’s only ‘crime’ was loving America and documenting his travels in a completely non-partisan way. This is what they do. They try to scare and silence anyone who doesn’t conform," Adams’ statement read. "As the Special Presidential Envoy for Tourism, I am proud that Freddy enjoyed his trip here. I refused to let the radical left turn something positive for our country into another victory for their politics of hate. 

"In the true spirit of 250, I lifted Freddy up and made sure their mob tactics would not win. The visit will go ahead as planned. America remains open for business and open to visitors who simply want to experience the