Andrew Tate says he's moving back to the US, hails Trump’s victory as 'patriarchy’s comeback'
Andrew Tate delivers a press statement outside his house in Voluntari, Ilfov, Romania, August 4, 2023.PHOTO REUTERS
As Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversial influencer Andrew Tate announced plans to return to America.
Trump, projected to win key states and holding 267 Electoral College votes, declared his victory from Florida early Wednesday morning.
Tate, a dual U.S.-U.K. citizen, reacted by posting on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I'm moving back to America."
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) November 6, 2024
Currently under house arrest in Romania, the 37-year-old faces serious allegations, including human trafficking and organized crime charges.
Romania's anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, has outlined charges related to trafficking, sexual acts with minors, forming a criminal group, and witness tampering against Tate, his brother Tristan, and two others, with alleged offenses spanning 2014 to 2024. Tate and his brother are also wanted in the U.K., where they face separate sexual assault allegations.
Following Trump’s projected win, Tate posted a series of statements expressing support for the former president and reiterating his often-controversial views.
In one post, Tate celebrated with the phrase, "THE PATRIARCHY IS BACK," followed by another asserting his belief that "women shouldn’t be allowed to vote." He described Trump as "the best president in history" in another post.
Known for promoting misogynistic views, Tate has a following of over 10 million on X but has been banned from multiple platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
He has often used offensive language on social media, including derogatory references to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Tate's social media activity following Trump's win included a screenshot where he messaged multiple women, "Make me a sandwich," accompanied by the comment, "Trump's back fellas. Get on your A game."
Tate, who describes himself as "absolutely a misogynist," has voiced his belief that women should not have voting rights, stating in September on X that women only care about issues "outside of how THEY feel" and "can’t see the bigger picture for the good of society."