The administration of US President Donald Trump will not intervene in the extradition of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, where they are wanted on sex crime charges. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration's position during a news briefing on Thursday, offering a definitive "no" when asked if the President or his team intended to influence the legal proceedings.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also affirmed that the administration would not play a role in the case. The brothers, who are prominent figures in the online "manosphere" and have publicly supported the President, were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday. Their legal counsel has characterized the arrest as a "politically motivated" action, and the pair is currently challenging the extradition request.
During a court appearance on Monday, the brothers appeared in federal court wearing handcuffs and jail uniforms. Unsealed court documents detail allegations from three women, including claims of rape and assault. One woman alleges that Tristan Tate assaulted her during a long-term relationship that began in 2012, while two other women accuse Andrew Tate of rape and assault in incidents from 2014 and 2015, which they allege occurred after meeting him through a dating app and a webcam business.
A judge has scheduled a subsequent hearing for 27 July, at which time a district judge will determine whether the necessary legal conditions for the extradition have been satisfied.
