Andrew Tate, the controversial kickboxer and self-proclaimed “pick-up artist,” made headlines this week when he was arrested in Romania on human trafficking charges.
Tate, who has faced criticism for his views on relationships and dating as well as for his alleged racist and discriminatory comments on social media, has been the subject of discussion on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discussed the news of Tate’s arrest and shared their thoughts on the situation.
Rogan said:
“I know a lot of what he does is theater. A lot of what he does is very like satire. He plays the role of this boastful misogynist who smokes cigars and drives Lamborghinis and that’s his thing.”
Despite their lack of knowledge about the specifics of the case, both Rogan and Portnoy agreed that the situation was concerning.
Tate, who has a devoted following on social media, has not publicly commented on his arrest or the charges against him. It remains unclear at this time what will happen next in the case, but it’s clear that the situation has raised many questions and concerns among Tate’s followers and critics alike.
The Matrix sent their agents.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) December 30, 2022
This isn’t the first time that Tate has faced controversy or backlash. In addition to his views on relationships and dating, which have been criticized as misogynistic and manipulative, Tate has also been accused of making racist and discriminatory comments on social media. He has been banned from multiple platforms for violating their terms of service.
Despite the criticism, Tate has continued to share his views on relationships and dating on social media, and it remains to be seen how his arrest and the charges against him will affect his public image and online presence.