Why the Americans are helping Andrew Tate

Why the Americans are helping Andrew Tate

Author: The Times March 5, 2025 Duration: 27:43

The self-proclaimed misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan arrived in the US last week, after the American government lobbied for the brothers to have a travel ban lifted. They are currently facing charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Romania, and are under investigation for rape and human trafficking in the UK. They deny all charges.

So why is the Trump administration helping them? 

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Guests: 

  • Ali Mitib, News Reporter, The Times.
  • Hugh Tomlinson, Washington Correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. 

Host: Jane Mulkerrins. 

Producer: Samantha Chantarasak.

Further reading: 

Further listening: Andrew Tate's malign online influence

Clips: Reuters, Anything Goes with James English, The White House, CBS News, Andrew and Tristan Tate. 

Photo: Getty Images.

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