Another Facebook post is making headlines and speculation. Alice Weidel, the leader of the AfD, is said to have spent ten days in a secret location. But how much truth is there in this statement and what do official sources say about it?
Alice Weidel's missed election campaign appearance
On German Unity Day, Alice Weidel was supposed to perform in the Bavarian-Thuringian border town of Mödlareuth. But she canceled . The rumor mill immediately began to boil: security concerns about a potential attack were said to have been the reason.
And while some voices online spoke of her having to go into hiding, other reports give a different perspective.
What the BKA and the media say
The statement from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), which is responsible for the personal protection of politicians, provides initial clarity. The BKA did not initiate the cancellation. And the claim by a speaker in Mödlareuth that Weidel was in a safehouse and was not allowed to leave it is also incorrect, according to her spokesman.
Weidel’s brief “absence”
It is true that Weidel's family was taken to an unknown location on September 23rd for security reasons. But the AfD leader herself? It was active again just a few days later, on September 29th - in the German Bundestag. She held a press conference and photos and videos prove it.
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This means that the claim that she had to stay in a secret location for a long time falls flat.
Mallorca – Between security and relaxation
Where is Alice Weidel now? The answer is sunnier than some might think: Mallorca. Here she was spotted on the East Coast at a beach restaurant. And not only that: her stay on the island was officially confirmed by her spokesman after “ Spiegel ” had already reported on it.
Conclusion: Always trust the facts
The internet is full of half-truths and rumors. This case involving Alice Weidel shows once again how important it is to check information and trust the facts. Even though the AfD leader is acting cautiously due to security concerns, most of the speculation surrounding her whereabouts and activities is just that: speculation. So it's always worth taking a closer look and trusting fact checks.
Source: DPA
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