Andrew Tate has caused a stir online after asking his followers whether he should throw his hat in the ring for the UK’s top job. But as social media pointed out, there are two pretty glaring hurdles in his way.
PM Aspirations… from Romania
Tate, the controversial influencer and self-proclaimed ‘alpha male’, hopped onto X (formerly Twitter) to test the waters for a potential political run.
“Ultra serious post. Should I enter politics and run for Prime Minister of the UK?” he asked, clearly unbothered by the complexities of reality.
Unfortunately for Tate, his timing—and circumstances—might need a rethink. He’s currently under house arrest in Romania, facing allegations of trafficking underage individuals and other serious offences.
Spelling the Dream
Social media users were quick to spot another stumbling block: Tate doesn’t seem to know how to spell the name of the country he wants to lead. Let’s just say misspelling “United Kingdom” in a political campaign is not ideal.
And then there’s the legal matter. Romanian prosecutors allege that Tate and his brother, Tristan, made millions through sexual exploitation and tried to hide their ill-gotten gains by registering luxury cars under other people’s names.
Musk, Farage, and the Chaos of X
Tate’s political musings came shortly after Elon Musk dismissed Nigel Farage’s political ambitions, claiming the former UKIP leader “doesn’t have what it takes.” It seems the chaotic energy of X is rubbing off on everyone these days.
While the idea of a Tate premiership is laughable to many, one thing’s for sure: if nothing else, he’s keeping us entertained.
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