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Tate Brothers Arrested; Trump Won’t Intervene, MAGA Divided

7/28/2026

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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on rape and sex-trafficking charges, prompting White House to say U.S. President Donald Trump will not intervene in their extradition.
Many MAGA figures have abandoned Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, describing the brothers as political martyrs, a view echoed by Tucker Carlson and other conservatives.
Guardian columnist Moira Donegan said the dissent reflects a sizable MAGA segment that lionizes violent misogyny.

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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on rape and sex-trafficking charges, prompting White House to say U.S. President Donald Trump will not intervene in their extradition.
Many MAGA figures have abandoned Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, describing the brothers as political martyrs, a view echoed by Tucker Carlson and other conservatives.
Guardian columnist Moira Donegan said the dissent reflects a sizable MAGA segment that lionizes violent misogyny.