In an unexpected twist, on Sunday, controversial social media figure Andrew Tate announced his intention to become Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Tate cited the success of Fidias Panayiotou, a YouTuber turned European Parliament member, as inspiration. Tate argued that the time is ripe for a political outsider to shake up the landscape amid distrust for the "political class."
The British-American kickboxer turned influencer wrote:
The most Googled man in the world, who is British, becoming the PM?After @Fidias0 became a member of EU parliament from his YouTube channel. At the time of great awakening and distrust in the political class? Stranger things have happened. I am 100% serious. I am in the next election.
Calling the country "my home" Tate said that he's coming to save Great Britain.
Prime Minister Andrew Tate
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) January 5, 2025
I am coming to save my home.
I am coming to save Great Britain. pic.twitter.com/eOrJcSBzFc
Tate's platform may sound familiar to Americans who voted for President-elect Donald Trump in November. Tate promises to tackle what he sees as the UK's most pressing issue: illegal immigration. Tate once called Trump a "hero" and the "last hope to save Western civilization."
In a series of social media posts on the subject of immigration, Tate pointed to deportations carried out by the Royal Navy, writing:
Britsh men died for British soil. It is not yours and you have no right to it. It is not a line on a map, it is an island defended with the lives of the brave. If you get on a boat, we wont let you in. We have no obligation to save you from that boat no matter how rough the seas. You shouldn't be on the boat in the first place. You have no rights to our land.
Illegal immigration will fall to zero enforced by the Royal Navy. Do not come to our isle. Do not risk it. We do not offer salvation.
Prime Minister Tate.
In a separate post, Tate wrote:
"Boats will be leaving. None will be arriving. Prime Minsiter Tate."
BOATS WILL BE LEAVING.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) January 6, 2025
NONE WILL BE ARRIVING.
PRIME MINISTER TATE.
The path to 10 Downing Street is fraught with challenges for Tate. Firstly, the British political system doesn't easily accommodate outsider candidates without party backing. Even if he runs independently, the UK's electoral system favors major parties like the Conservatives or Labour.
His lack of political experience, coupled with his legal entanglements, presents hurdles in gaining mainstream acceptance. But, as Tate wrote, "Stranger things have happened."
Last month, a Romanian court ruled the human trafficking case against Tate could not proceed to trial, citing prosecutorial missteps. In response to the ruling, Tate said prosecutors “had years to build their case” and to “tear apart my life … and yet, they have nothing.”
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Tate's bid for UK Prime Minister is not just about one man's political aspirations; it's a reflection of a growing disillusionment with conventional politics. It is also a continuing experiment in how far social media influence can stretch into the political arena. Tate's announcement comes on the heels of Elon Musk's newfound political capital and following podcasters like Joe Rogan shaping the electoral outcome in the U.S.
For Americans, it's a narrative to watch closely, not just for the outcome in the UK but for what it might mean for politics in the digital age.
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