Tate brothers want to fight extradition to the UK

To illustrate his account, McBride published a detailed post on X featuring an AI-generated image showing the brothers sitting together in a cell, with the words "Political Prisoners" on the wall. McBride had made the statement in Miami.

Background on the brothers and ongoing investigations

Andrew Tate is 39 years old; his brother Tristan is 38. Both hold US and British citizenship. They were born in the USA and moved with their mother to Luton, north of London, after their parents' divorce. Andrew Tate was formerly a kickboxer and says he reaches millions of people through social media, particularly young people and young men, with his brother Tristan supporting him in that.

Both brothers had residence in Romania at times, where investigations against them are also ongoing. No information was initially available about the outcome of the extradition proceedings or possible further steps by the British authorities. The British Crown Prosecution Service had requested the arrest in the USA.

The arrest over the weekend was carried out at the request of the British Crown Prosecution Service. An extradition proceeding between the USA and the UK is likely to drag on for several months. The presiding judge at the US federal court in Florida must first review whether the requirements for extradition are met.