AfD Streamer 'Aktivist Mann' Criticized by Party Members After Viral Incident
During the election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt, AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund has been accompanied almost daily by right-wing streamers who broadcast his events online. Among them is 'Aktivist Mann', whose video of a shoulder push against a 'Spiegel TV' reporter went viral. Despite the party's reliance on these streamers for media coverage, not all AfD members are pleased with their activities. The incident has sparked internal criticism, and a post criticizing the streamer was reportedly removed. The streamers, including Utopia TV and Weichreite TV, reach tens of thousands of viewers, and their clips gain hundreds of thousands of clicks. The AfD has thus established a form of media work that bypasses traditional outlets, but the party's internal divisions over these figures are becoming apparent.
Key facts
- Ulrich Siegmund is the AfD top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Streamers like 'Aktivist Mann' accompany him almost daily during the campaign.
- A video of a shoulder push against a 'Spiegel TV' reporter went viral.
- Streamers include Utopia TV, Weichreite TV, and Aktivist Mann.
- Their streams reach tens of thousands of viewers, clips get hundreds of thousands of clicks.
- The AfD has adopted this form of media work for the campaign.
- Internal party criticism of the streamers exists, and a critical post was removed.
- The campaign includes events like family festivals, Simson rides, and book signings.
Entities
Institutions
- AfD
- Spiegel TV
- Utopia TV
- Weichreite TV
Locations
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Germany