Jessica Yellin Instagram – Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, social media influencers charged with human trafficking (and in one case rape) have landed in the US. They had been held in Romania but theirtravel ban was lifted.
The pair were arrested in 2022 for allegedly forming a criminal gang for human trafficking. Andrew Tate is also charged with rape and both face allegations of money laundering. A trial had been given the green light last year but with no start date – it was later ruled a trial couldn’t go ahead but the case wasn’t closed.
The brothers have dual US-British citizenship. They landed in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale today. Governor Ron DeSantis said they’re not welcome: “Florida is not a place where you’re welcome with that type of conduct.”
Andrew Tate — a self-described misogynist — told reporters on arrival he and his brother were “largely misunderstood” and the accusations were a conspiracy against him
Why were the brothers allowed to leave Romania?
The FT reports that the Trump administration pushed Romanian authorities to return their passports and let them leave. If there was a deal, we don’t yet know what Romania got in return. Romanian officialsls say there was no pressure. The Tates are expected to return to Romania for court proceedings. | Posted on 28/Feb/2025 01:31:33
