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German Soccer Fan on U.S. Road Trip Discusses Possible White House Visit
Nick Adams contacted Freddy after seeing his social media posts. Plans include tours of the White House and State Department.
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U.S. tourism official about a possible visit to Washington during his six-week cross-country road trip tied to the 2026 World Cup. Nick Adams, the official, reached out after viewing Freddy’s posts and proposed the trip in a direct message.
“I said, ‘Hey, Freddy, I’m the tourism guy in America. I love what you’re saying and what you’re doing. ’” Adams told Front Office Sports. The two have continued communicating by direct message. Adams said the plans under discussion include tours of the White House and the State Department, though it remains unclear whether a meeting with President Donald Trump would occur.
Freddy’s itinerary has already included a stop at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he toured facilities and participated in a call with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. , and his posts have accumulated millions of views.
Watt helped arrange accommodations during the Houston stop. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has posted online in support of the journey. Freddy has also been offered VIP experiences, including a meeting with country singer Ella Langley and sports-facility tours.
