Andrew Tate’s arrest inspires misinformation, memes and online advocates
Following the arrest of influencer Andrew Tate in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape, social media was awash with memes and misinformation from people condemning and defending him.Tate, 36, has more than 10 million followers across all platforms and has become a controversial figure on Twitch and YouTube, thanks to his extreme misogynistic statements. Videos of him on TikTok have been viewed more than 12 billion times, as of August 2022.in a Press release Upon Tate's arrest, Romanian law enforcement said Tate and his brother, Tristan, along with two Romanian citizens, recruited women "misrepresenting their intention" to have…
