Trump neće spašavati braću Tate. Čeka ih izručenje Britaniji

President Donald Trump has decided not to intervene in the extradition case of his former associates, Andrew and Tristan Tate, who have been arrested in Miami under new charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking. The White House has confirmed it will not take part in the proceedings, allowing the legal process to proceed without interference. The decision comes despite pressure from some prominent Republicans and members of the administration who argue the brothers are victims of politically motivated “witch hunts,” similar to one Trump himself claims to have endured. The arrests took place last Saturday, following a request from British investigators seeking the extradition of the two men for trial over allegations of rape and human trafficking. Andrew Tate was additionally charged with possession of child pornography and extreme pornographic material. The U.S. police acted on the request, citing the seriousness of the charges and the potential for justice to be served abroad. The arrest of the Tate brothers sparked calls for Trump’s involvement from some high-profile figures within his party and administration. These individuals believe the brothers are being targeted due to their political affiliations and public statements, suggesting they are being unfairly pursued by authorities. However, a senior American official confirmed to The Telegraph that the White House would remain neutral in the case, with the entire process expected to take months. “The White House is not involved in this and does not have a position on the matter,” the official stated. The decision marks a significant shift for the Tate family, which had previously claimed close ties to Trump and used these connections to advocate for their innocence. The brothers reportedly reached out to individuals close to Trump, leveraging relationships within the administration to support their defense. They have long suggested they possess influential allies, though none have publicly confirmed such links. Ties to the Trump family were first publicly mentioned by Andrew Tate in July 2024, after an assassination attempt on Trump. He later reiterated these claims during his return to the United States from Romania in early 2023. At that time, he stated, “I know the Trump family well.” Despite these assertions, Trump himself has remained vague when asked about the matter, stating he “knows nothing” about the alleged connections. Among the Trump-connected figures associated with the Tate brothers is Alina Habba, a former personal attorney to Trump who resigned from her position as chief prosecutor in New Jersey in December. In January, she expressed solidarity with Andrew Tate in a podcast, saying, “I’m right here with you.” Additionally, Senator JD Vance has shown interest in the Tate brothers' activities, following them on social media platform X. In the days leading up to their arrest, the Tate brothers spent several days in Washington, D.C., as guests of Trump’s representative, Paolo Zampolli, a former fashion scout who once met Trump and Melania. Zampolli invited the brothers to a summer gathering on July 15th, though he was not privy to the specifics of their visit or the reasons behind it. During the event, Trump was present and reportedly spoke briefly with Andrew Tate for around 15 minutes. Prior to the gathering, Zampolli hosted the brothers at the Ned, an exclusive private club near the White House frequented by high-ranking politicians. The arrest of the Tate brothers has led to frustration among some of Trump’s supporters, who feel the administration is failing to address cases against political opponents and individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. A second official familiar with the discussions noted that the Department of Justice's decision to act on the UK’s extradition request caught the White House off guard. “It creates the impression we haven’t arrested Democrats who stole elections or people connected to Epstein’s list, but we will still extradite American citizens to Britain,” the official said. “We’ve watched as Trump has been attacked with false accusations. Our stance is: if you have evidence, bring it.” On Monday, the Tate brothers appeared before a Florida court wearing orange prison uniforms and with hoods over their heads. Their pretrial detention was set until further notice. As the legal process unfolds, the fate of the brothers, and the extent of their ties to Trump, remains uncertain.