Andrew and Tristan Tate Return to the U.S., Deny Allegations Amid Legal Controversy.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have officially touched down in the United States after spending the past few years entangled in legal battles in Romania. Their return, however, hasn’t been without controversy. The brothers wasted no time addressing the allegations of sex trafficking and rape, insisting that they are victims of misinformation and fabricated narratives.
After being indicted on sex trafficking charges in Romania in 2023, the Tates arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, where a crowd of reporters awaited them. Andrew spoke out immediately, emphasizing that in a democratic society like America, innocence is presumed until proven otherwise. He urged the public to stop jumping to conclusions, pointing out that neither he nor his brother has been convicted of any crime.
Andrew further explained that their case was dismissed in December, expressing frustration over what he called a “carefully constructed narrative” designed to paint them as criminals.
To recap, Andrew was first arrested in late 2022, with prosecutors in Romania accusing him and his brother of running a criminal organization. Andrew was also charged with rape. The Tate brothers have consistently denied all accusations.
A Romanian court later ruled that irregularities in the prosecution’s case prevented them from moving forward with charges against the brothers. Despite this, the investigation into their activities remains ongoing.
#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida does not welcome Andrew and Tristan Tate flying back from Romania, says A.G. @JamesUthmeierFL exploring legal options to deal with it
“No: Florida is not a place where you’re welcome with that type of conduct.”
“Our Attorney General,… pic.twitter.com/XWOIaswa28
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) February 27, 2025
Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made it clear that he is not exactly rolling out the welcome mat. He claimed he was unaware of their arrival until after they had landed and suggested that, had he known in advance, he might have tried to prevent them from entering the state. “Florida is not a place where you’re welcome with that type of conduct,” DeSantis stated.
So while Andrew and Tristan Tate may be back in the U.S., their return hasn’t been met with open arms. The controversy surrounding them continues, and it remains to be seen what their next move will be.
