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Trump will not block Tate brothers' extradition, White House says
Andrew TateTristan TateDonald TrumpKaroline LeavittMarco RubioUnited KingdomWhite HouseJoseph McBride
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The White House has firmly stated that President Donald Trump will not block the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, where they face dozens of sex crime charges. "No," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said when asked if the administration would intervene. Source: Al Jazeera
The charges
UK prosecutors have filed new charges against the brothers, including rape, sex trafficking, and assault. Andrew Tate faces seven counts of rape and 19 charges related to indecent images, while Tristan Tate is charged with sexual assault and rape. Source: Al Jazeera The alleged abuses span from 2010 to 2017. Source: Euronews
Political ties
The Tates have been vocal supporters of Trump, leading to speculation that he might intervene. However, both Leavitt and Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed that possibility. "There's no role for us to play at this moment or maybe ever," Rubio said. Source: Ground News, Al Jazeera Their lawyer claims the charges are politically motivated. Source: Al Jazeera
What's next
The brothers are challenging their extradition. A further hearing is scheduled for July 27. Source: Euronews
Story timeline · 1 earlier headline
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5 quotesAl Jazeera↗
“"No," she replied.”
Al Jazeera↗
“"There's no role for us to play at this moment or maybe ever in that regard," he told reporters in the Philippines on Wednesday.”
Euronews↗
“"No," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a news briefing when asked whether Trump or the administration intended to intervene in the Tates' extradition process.”
Ground News↗
“"There is no role for us to play in this right now – or maybe never, says Marco Rubio, according to AFP."”
Al Jazeera↗
“Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, has said the charges are "politically motivated".”