Depending on whether the German government thinks it's worth the hassle, I think a reasonably good case could be made that he does indeed qualify for political

Depending on whether the German government thinks it's worth the hassle, I think a reasonably good case could be made that he does indeed qualify for political asylum. Especially since this article suggests the US sees itself in the middle a cold war with the EU/Germany (...of all places. One would think that China is the enemy, but apparently one would be wrong).