Social media influencers have been extradited after British authorities laid dozens of new sex crime charges.
Published July 23, 2026
President Donald Trump has no intention of stopping Britain’s extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to face sex crimes charges, a White House spokesperson said.
The online influencers, who have built their careers as self-proclaimed misogynists, were arrested in Miami on Saturday after British prosecutors announced dozens of new charges, including rape, sex trafficking and assault.
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The Tates are avid supporters of Trump and have reportedly tried to build a relationship with their sons. Their brand of far-right, performatively masculine content, part of the online “manosphere” ecosystem, helped solidify support for the president among young people during the 2024 election season.
This has led to speculation that President Trump may intervene to block their extradition. But White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt was adamant when asked Thursday whether that would happen.
“No,” she answered.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also hinted at the possibility of government intervention.
“There is no role for us to play in that regard at this time or in the future,” he told reporters in the Philippines on Wednesday.
British prosecutors said the alleged abuse by the brothers occurred between 2010 and 2017.
The new charges against Andrew include seven counts of rape, three counts of soliciting or aiding human trafficking for sexual exploitation, three counts of assault, and 19 charges related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography.
Tristan was charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of soliciting or abetting sex trafficking.
Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, said the charges were “politically motivated.”
The brothers are also accused in Romania of human trafficking, sexual abuse of minors and money laundering. Amid these growing suspicions, they immigrated to the United States in 2025.
In March 2025, the US state of Florida also launched a criminal investigation against the brothers, but the circumstances remain unclear.
