Andrew Tate launches a defiant challenge to Florida officials as a new criminal investigation led by Governor DeSantis and Attorney General Uthmeier targets the controversial influencer and his brother for alleged female exploitation.
At a Glance
- Florida has launched a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate for alleged exploitation of women
- The investigation comes shortly after the brothers were released from human trafficking charges in Romania
- Andrew Tate claims the investigation is politically motivated, citing his influence over young males
- Florida officials have issued subpoenas and search warrants as part of the investigation
- At least one Florida woman allegedly claims she was lured to Romania and forced into pornography
New Investigation Following Romanian Charges
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier have initiated a criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan following their release from human trafficking charges in Romania. The investigation centers on allegations of female exploitation, with officials already issuing subpoenas and search warrants after conducting a preliminary inquiry. The development marks a continuation of legal troubles for the Tate brothers, who have faced serious accusations in Europe before travel restrictions against them were recently lifted.
The investigation focuses on allegations that the Tate brothers ran a criminal ring that exploited women in Europe. Andrew Tate also faces rape accusations. According to reports, the brothers were able to enter the United States after pressure from the Trump administration resulted in the lifting of their travel restrictions.
The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, have not been officially banned from Florida in a legal sense, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly stated on February 27, 2025, that they are "not welcome" in the state due to their "conduct." This statement was made as the brothers…
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Tate’s Defiant Response
Andrew Tate has responded to the investigation with characteristic defiance, publicly challenging Florida authorities and claiming innocence. In a recent interview with conservative commentator Candace Owens, Tate directly addressed Governor DeSantis and the ongoing investigation with provocative statements challenging authorities to take action against him.
“Come get me, arrest me, perp walk me, put me on the news. Tell everyone I’m a human trafficker.” he said.
Tate, known for his provocative rhetoric and influence over young males, claimed that he regularly deletes data from his electronic devices. “You think I’m not ready? F—ing come get me, raid my house, take my stuff. You don’t think I wipe my phone every night? You think I’m dumb?” he asked.
Political Motivations Alleged
Andrew Tate has alleged that the investigation is politically motivated, claiming that his influence over young men threatens political figures like DeSantis. He has suggested that the investigation is linked to his potential opposition to Casey DeSantis’s rumored gubernatorial candidacy.
“They fear me so heavily,” he told Owens. “They fear me because of my political influence. I can galvanize the masculine youth in any direction that I believe fit.”
Sources from DeSantis’s office have dismissed Tate’s claims, stating that the Governor is focused on justice rather than personal vendettas. The investigation includes allegations from at least one woman from Florida who claims she was lured to Romania under false pretenses and subsequently pressured into pornography. Attorney General Uthmeier has committed to using all available resources to pursue justice, reinforcing Florida’s stance against crimes targeting women and vulnerable populations.
