Lawyer for Andrew and Tristan Tate vows to fight their extradition to UK

Joe McBride raised possibility of US president Donald Trump intervening in the extradition proceedings, arguing 'he was elected to fight against this kind of nonsense'

Tristan and Andrew Tate are facing rape, trafficking, and assault claims. Picture: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

The lawyer for Andrew and Tristan Tate has vowed to fight their extradition to the UK to face rape and sex trafficking charges, claiming they are victims of a “political witch hunt”.

Speaking outside a court in Miami, Joe McBride argued his clients were being “attacked for what they say, not what they’ve done” and branded Britain “a fallen state that prosecutes its citizens for free speech”.