How the Tate Brothers Returned to the United States
The New York Times • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, were previously barred from leaving Romania due to allegations of trafficking women for a pornographic business, but they managed to return to the United States by cultivating relationships with influential figures on the American right, according to investigative reporter Megan Twohey from The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
36 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 36 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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