President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio do not plan to block the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom. The Tate brothers, known for their controversial online presence, face 38 new sex-crime charges from British authorities, bringing the total to 59 charges against them. A senior administration official stated that the U.S. intends to honor its extradition treaty with the U.K.
U.S. marshals arrested the Tates in Miami following the issuance of these charges. In court filings, it was noted that Rubio has the discretion to block extradition if he believes the brothers are politically persecuted. However, sources indicate that Rubio is unlikely to assist the Tates, as he has previously advocated for stronger human trafficking laws.
Tate attorney Joe McBride has claimed that the charges are politically motivated and stated that the brothers will contest the extradition. A senior State Department official confirmed that there are no current plans to intervene in the matter.
The Tates have previously been connected to Trump and his campaign, but sources close to Trump indicate that he wishes to distance himself from them. The brothers have faced legal issues in Romania as well, where they were indicted on separate sex-crime charges in 2023. Their history includes a controversial online presence that has drawn significant attention, particularly in the context of the #MeToo movement.
Recently, they were seen in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress and attending social events, where they reportedly received a celebrity-like reception despite their legal troubles.