White House will not fight Tate brothers extradition to UK
The White House has confirmed it will not intervene in the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, where they face charges of rape and sex trafficking. The brothers, who are vocal supporters of Donald Trump, are currently challenging the extradition process.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of high-profile political figures and international legal proceedings, testing the administration's stance on non-interference.
Andrew Tate and his brother appeared in a US federal court earlier this week. ( AP: Vadim Ghirda )
Andrew and Tristan Tate are facing extradition to the United Kingdom on rape and sex trafficking charges after their arrest in Miami last weekend.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration is not planning to intervene in the extradition process.
The Tate brothers are avid supporters of US President Donald Trump and were part of the hyper-masculine "manosphere" that contributed to his 2024 election victory.
Link copied Share Share article US President Donald Trump will not stop the extradition of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to Britain on sex crime charges, the White House says.
Self-professed misogynist Andrew Tate and his younger sibling were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday, local time, in a move their lawyer called "politically motivated".
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