Romanian authorities have initiated an investigation into British-American influencer Tristan Tate, following allegations that he posted political content on social media on election day, potentially violating local laws against political campaigning during restricted periods.
Tristan Tate Under Investigation for Alleged Voting Interference in Romania
Tristan Tate Under Investigation for Alleged Voting Interference in Romania
Tristan Tate is facing a police inquiry for allegedly violating election laws in Romania during the recent presidential elections.
In Bucharest, Romanian officials have confirmed an investigation is underway against Tristan Tate, who stands accused of breaching election laws by sharing politically charged content on social media amidst the country's recent presidential elections. Police sources revealed that an official complaint triggered the inquiry, focusing on a post Tate allegedly made on election day, which is believed to contain direct or indirect political messaging—deemed illegal in Romania.
The 36-year-old Tate, who is the younger sibling of widely discussed influencer Andrew Tate, shares a combined social media following exceeding 13 million. They are currently both the subjects of an ongoing investigation concerning various allegations, which they steadfastly deny. This new probe was initiated by Ilfov county police amidst concerns that Tate's social media actions may constitute foreign election interference and unlawful campaigning during a designated period.
Tate has been summoned for questioning scheduled for Tuesday. His brother Andrew, aged 38, is reportedly not implicated in this current inquiry. In a video posted on X coinciding with the election, Tristan Tate claimed his statements were not campaign-related, asserting that, as an American putting forth ideas from Dubai, he is not subject to Romania's campaign laws.
The Tate brothers have faced significant public backlash due to their controversial opinions on various subjects, particularly women. Both were apprehended in December 2022—Andrew facing allegations of rape and human trafficking while Tristan was suspected of similar charges. They have consistently denied these accusations. Their previous legal troubles also extend to Britain, where they are confronted with 21 criminal charges, including serious offenses like human trafficking and rape.
After a Romanian court ruled they could only be extradited to the UK once their domestic legal matters were settled, both brothers had their two-year travel ban lifted unexpectedly earlier this year. Since then, they traveled to Florida in February 2025 before returning to Romania the following month, maintaining their claims of innocence throughout their legal battles.
The 36-year-old Tate, who is the younger sibling of widely discussed influencer Andrew Tate, shares a combined social media following exceeding 13 million. They are currently both the subjects of an ongoing investigation concerning various allegations, which they steadfastly deny. This new probe was initiated by Ilfov county police amidst concerns that Tate's social media actions may constitute foreign election interference and unlawful campaigning during a designated period.
Tate has been summoned for questioning scheduled for Tuesday. His brother Andrew, aged 38, is reportedly not implicated in this current inquiry. In a video posted on X coinciding with the election, Tristan Tate claimed his statements were not campaign-related, asserting that, as an American putting forth ideas from Dubai, he is not subject to Romania's campaign laws.
The Tate brothers have faced significant public backlash due to their controversial opinions on various subjects, particularly women. Both were apprehended in December 2022—Andrew facing allegations of rape and human trafficking while Tristan was suspected of similar charges. They have consistently denied these accusations. Their previous legal troubles also extend to Britain, where they are confronted with 21 criminal charges, including serious offenses like human trafficking and rape.
After a Romanian court ruled they could only be extradited to the UK once their domestic legal matters were settled, both brothers had their two-year travel ban lifted unexpectedly earlier this year. Since then, they traveled to Florida in February 2025 before returning to Romania the following month, maintaining their claims of innocence throughout their legal battles.
