TOXIC influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have flown to the US after Donald Trump’s aides cut a deal to end their Romanian travel ban.
The pariah pair – who are facing sex trafficking allegations – supported Trump during last year’s presidential campaign.
Sources in Bucharest confirmed to The Sun that the travel restrictions imposed on the Tate brothers have been officially lifted following extensive lobbying efforts from the United States.
Close Trump aide Kash Patel – the new director of the FBI – was said to have played a key role in the talks.
At 5:30 am, Andrew, 38, and Tristan, 36, departed from their residence in Romania and boarded a Gulfstream G550 private jet headed for Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The shock move has left a number of British women who have accused Andrew of rape and human trafficking voiced their serious concerns over the news.
A source in Bucharest has detailed the Tate’s journey across the North Atlantic.
They told The Sun: “They’ve been allowed to leave on the condition that they come back for court hearings and cooperate with the investigation.
“But legal experts here seem to think the case against them is flawed and they are confident the charges will be dropped.
“Their departure was delayed because the court’s decision to release them from house arrest had not been entered into the computer at the airport.
“But their flight took off at 5.30am and they’re on their way.”
Despite ongoing investigations, officials from the Trump administration allegedly requested the strict travel ban on the siblings – who hold dual UK and US citizenship – to be revoked.
Four alleged victims of Andrew are now calling on the UK government to try and help them find justice over their High Court case.
In a joint statement to MailOnline they said: “We are in disbelief and feel retraumatised by the news that the Romanian authorities have given into pressure from the Trump administration to allow Andrew Tate to travel around Europe and to the US.
“We can only hope that the British authorities finally take action and do something about this terrifying unfolding situation to ensure he faces justice in the UK.”
An image began circulating on social media early today showing Tristan waving as he boarded the jet with a flight number N5430G.
It is still unclear if the picture is from today.
Romanian special prosecutor’s service, Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), who have been leading investigations against the Tates released a statement earlier today.
They made it clear both are still under investigation with the case not dropped.
The brothers will also have to return to Bucharest later this year to adhere to the terms of their “judicial control” status, DIICOT added.
Their next court hearing is scheduled for March, according to local media.
Both brothers were arrested in Romania three years ago after moving from the UK and still face a number of serious charges including rape, trafficking minors and money laundering.
They deny all of the allegations.
TATE ARREST TIMELINE
BY Henry Holloway
ANDREW and Tristan Tate were arrested in December 2022 and later charged with human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.
Here is a timeline of everything that’s happened since they were nicked:
DECEMBER 29, 2022: The brothers are detained in Romania for 30 days, along with two women, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group.
JANUARY 3, 2023: Romanian authorities seize Andrew’s luxury car collection.
JAN 8, 2023: A cryptic tweet is posted to Andrew Tate’s account which reads: “The Matrix has attacked me. But they misunderstand, you cannot kill an idea. Hard to Kill.”
JAN 10, 2023: Andrew appears in court in Bucharest to appeal his detention but the judge rules against him.
MARCH 31, 2023: The Bucharest Court of Appeal rules against a judge’s decision to extend Andrew’s incarceration for a fourth time; Andrew is placed on house arrest.
JUNE 20, 2023: The brothers are formally charged with human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
JULY 13, 2023: The Tates launch a $5million lawsuit against a Florida woman who they say falsely accused them of imprisoning her in Romania – which led to their arrest there on human trafficking charges.
AUGUST 4, 2023: Andrew wins an appeal to be released from house arrest in Romania as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking.
DECEMBER 11, 2023: A judge denies the Tate brothers’ appeals to have £10million worth of assets returned to them.
JANUARY 8, 2024: The Bucharest Court of Appeal overturns the decision; the brothers are to have their assets returned to them.
MARCH 12, 2024: Both brothers are arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression in the UK that date back to 2012 and 2015. They deny the allegations.
MARCH 22, 2024: The brothers lost their appeal to get back £10million worth of assets seized by cops.
APRIL 26, 2024: A Romanian court rules that Andrew and Tristan will face trail over ongoing probe into rape and human trafficking.
JULY 5, 2024: Courts rule that Andrew and Tristan can leave Romania – but must stay in the EU.
JANUARY 14, 2025: Brothers freed from house arrest
FEBRUARY 27, 2025: Andrew and Tristan reportedly flee Romania on a private jet
In December, British cops were allowed to seize more than £2 million from the pair after they failed to pay any tax on £21million in revenue from their online businesses.
The money is now held in seven frozen bank accounts and British police are seeking their extradition to the UK.
Andrew said at the time: “This isn’t justice, it’s a co-ordinated attack on those who challenge the system.”
Footage in August showed armed cops storming their Romanian home through the roof after new allegations of trafficking and sex with a minor.
Andrew moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in the UK and luring millions of online followers with offensive and misogynistic “lifestyle advice.”
UK MPs have warned he has “brainwashed” young men and boys and encouraged violence against women.
Andrew briefly appeared on Big Brother but was dumped from the reality show after alleged footage of him beating a woman emerged online.
Andrew then built up an image that appealed to teenage boys – creating an online empire that made him one of the most searched people on Google.
