Brief Summary
Andrew Tate discusses his arrest and detainment in Romania on human trafficking charges, the conditions of his imprisonment, and his views on the accusations against him. He also talks about his controversial opinions on women, society, and the "Matrix," a concept he uses to describe a system of control and manipulation. Tate maintains his innocence, attributing his legal troubles to his outspokenness against established power structures.
- Arrest and Imprisonment: Tate recounts his arrest, the lack of immediate translation of charges, and the conditions in Romanian jail.
- Accusations and "The Matrix": He dismisses the human trafficking charges as baseless and part of a larger effort to silence him.
- Controversial Views: Tate defends his views on women, their roles in society, and his belief in a traditional masculine framework.
Introduction
Andrew Tate reflects on the past year since his last interview, a period marked by significant legal troubles and personal restrictions. He describes being arrested eight days after their previous conversation, spending 93 days in a Romanian jail, five months confined to his house, and currently being restrained within Romania. Tate characterizes this period as turbulent, indicating a challenging and transformative experience.
Arrest and Initial Imprisonment
Tate recalls his arrest, stating he anticipated it, referencing his belief that those who speak against power face cancellation, imprisonment, or assassination. He says he was arrested on December 27th and, due to the holidays, his paperwork wasn't translated for two weeks, leaving him unaware of the charges. He understood "human trafficking" from the Romanian papers but couldn't grasp the context. After two weeks, he received an English translation and found the case ridiculous, as he was accused of human trafficking for advising girls on TikTok.
Speculation and Motives Behind the Arrest
Tate dismisses the speculation that his arrest was triggered by interacting with Greta Thunberg on social media and having a pizza from a Romanian store. He believes authorities knew his location and were instructed to "teach him a lesson" for being on his "second life." Tate says he initially chose to live in Romania for its strong Christian values and less governmental interference, but this changed as his influence grew. He asserts that freedom of speech diminishes with significance, and those in power will silence dissenting voices regardless of location.
Life in Romanian Jail
Tate describes Romanian jail as being as bad as one would expect. He notes that the winter season meant fewer cockroaches, and Ramadan reduced his need to eat much of the food. The most stressful aspect was the uncertainty of his confinement, being arrested without knowing why, and the possibility of being held for years. He coped by turning to God and training, doing thousands of push-ups daily. He was sometimes alone, sometimes with other inmates, including his brother, but spent 11-12 days in solitary confinement, locked in a small room with no yard time.
Coping with Confinement and Emotions
Tate refrains from labeling his experience as depression, he acknowledges the grimness of the situation. He views life as challenging and equates it to a superhero movie where the hero faces constant setbacks before winning. He admits that he put himself in this situation by speaking the truth. While in solitary confinement, his primary concern was for the well-being of his family, children, and employees. He says he is an emotional man who controls his emotions by staying busy with push-ups and focusing on getting out. He admits to tears but denies crying, viewing crying as an act of desperation.
Reaction to the Charges
Tate describes his reaction to the charges of sexual assault and exploitation as recognizing the "standard playbook" used against those who challenge power. He mentions similar allegations against figures like Russell Brand and P Diddy, noting that such accusations are often used to damage reputations regardless of their validity. He claims the "Matrix" operates by making heinous accusations, detaining the accused, contacting everyone they know to find a victim, and then using mainstream media to portray them negatively. Tate acknowledges that he doesn't know if he is guilty or not and awaits the trial.
Treatment in Jail and Threats
Tate says everyone in jail, including staff and police officers, was apologetic, acknowledging the situation as unfair. They implied he had become too prominent. While some prisoners posed a threat, they backed down when they realized he wasn't afraid. He recalls an incident where he quoted Dhalsim from Street Fighter to confuse potential aggressors. He acknowledges receiving threats daily, viewing jail as a hyper-pressurized version of reality where a strong mind and body are essential for survival.
Concerns for Family and Financial Impact
Tate expresses concern for his mother, who was being hounded by the media. He says he didn't suffer as much in jail as he did after his release, experiencing nightmares only after leaving. He was focused on taking care of his loved ones and paying bills. Since his arrest a year ago, all his bank accounts and assets, including 15 cars, six properties, 20 diamond watches, gold bars, and cash, totaling 16-17 million pounds, were seized and remain inaccessible. He awaits a judge's decision on whether his possessions will be returned, emphasizing that under the law, they should not have been taken in the first place.
Views on Global Judicial Systems and Release
Tate expresses concern about judicial systems worldwide, citing scary decisions in Western democratic nations. He questions the fairness of trials, especially for those who speak against the system. He credits the Romanian judicial system for releasing him after three months, when a judge questioned the reason for his imprisonment. He and his brother were happy upon release. He used the last of his mouthwash, a daily ritual to maintain sanity. He immediately focused on his responsibilities and work, staying awake for three days.
Personal Life and Financial Situation
Tate declines to disclose the number of his children for security reasons but confirms he has more than one. He has a partner who is the mother of his children but remains confidential about their relationship. He describes himself as the "number one enemy of the state" and claims the charges against him are fabricated. Since his release, he has had no access to his assets and claims to be surviving through prayer and faith. He denies having wealthy benefactors and insists he is "doing his very best" to manage.
Formal Charges and Trial
Tate, his brother, and two others were formally charged with rape, trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women, with seven alleged victims named in the indictment. He maintains his innocence and says he looks forward to being found innocent. He claims the women in the videos say they are not victims. He is unsure when the trial will occur but believes a judge could dismiss the case as garbage before then. He says he was charged on the last possible day, suggesting the prosecution struggled to find evidence.
Challenges and Allegations
Tate emphasizes the difficulty of defending himself while in jail without access to social media or money, while the media portrays him negatively. He claims hotlines were set up encouraging people to report if he had ever hurt them, and investigators contacted everyone he knew, including his gardener's daughter, seeking victims. He considers it a miracle that no one has come forward to extract money from him. He says the Romanian authorities accuse him of using verbal and physical abuse to control women and taking 50-80% of their online income. He denies these accusations, stating there is no evidence of money transfers and the women deny being exploited.
The War Room and Controversial Content
Tate addresses concerns about the War Room, a paid membership group focused on masculine personal development. He claims many of the web chat logs are fake. He says the War Room is about fitness, making money, and strength, and that finding a few offensive comments among 4,000 members over five years is not significant. He insists his imprisonment is due to speaking against power and telling the truth about COVID and the war in Ukraine. He believes he was targeted because he was the most Googled man, influencing young men who are needed for wars and as "slaves" in society.
COVID-19 and "The Matrix"
Tate argues that the COVID-19 pandemic was a lie perpetrated by "The Matrix" to control people. He claims there was no reason to lock everyone down and that more people died from missed cancer appointments than from COVID. He says he and his brother went to Sweden, which remained open, and partied in nightclubs without masks or vaccines. He believes the vaccines are "experimental poison" and that the definition of "vaccine" was changed to continue injecting people. He says he was in Sweden for three months while everyone else was locked down and that Sweden had a lower death rate than the UK.
Lockdowns and Government Hypocrisy
Tate argues that lockdowns were only acceptable as an initial panic move before vaccines were available. He criticizes the government for not caring about the public and lying to scare and enslave them. He points to parties at Downing Street during lockdown as evidence of government hypocrisy. He suggests the government either believed COVID was deadly but couldn't resist partying, or they lied to scare everyone while not caring themselves. He concludes that the government is hypocritical and self-interested, using the MSM to control the population.
The "Lover Boy" Method and Hustler's University
Tate addresses the "lover boy method," which he says is being nice to women to work together effectively. He claims that if he were abusive, it wouldn't be called the lover boy method. He says the prosecution is trying to say he was nice to girls who asked for TikTok advice. He denies coercing anyone, stating he was just supportive. He also discusses Hustler's University, which he says teaches modern wealth creation methods, such as building websites and e-commerce. He denies that it teaches husbands and boyfriends how to get their partners.
Pimp Allegations and Persona
Tate denies ever categorizing himself as a pimp, dismissing it as a satirical joke from nine years ago. He compares it to rappers who talk about being pimps, murderers, and drug dealers. He says he has also said he is an astronaut, cowboy, the strongest man in the world, and James Bond. He questions whether he is a fantasist or if he has a persona that is not the real him. He says he exaggerated on the internet for comedic effect and that everyone has done worse things than he has.
Misogynistic Tweets and Views on Women
Tate defends his tweets about women, stating that any woman he dates does not have a job because he provides for them. He believes women should spend all day defining themselves for their partners and might get promoted to wife. He says being a good partner is a full-time job for a woman, requiring beauty treatments and staying in shape. He claims women are not as organized as men and that achieving anything significant causes them stress. He says he wants a "Barbie doll" who is always smiling and saying thank you.
Defending His Views and Traditional Roles
Tate defends his views on women, stating that he means every word but that it is slightly sarcastic. He says he will provide for any woman he is with because no woman should work. He claims there are thousands of women begging him for this kind of life. He says he is not a misogynist but believes a man should provide for a woman financially. He says his partner's job is looking after the children, looking after him, and being as happy as possible. He believes he goes through so much pain so that the woman he cares about does not have to work.
Masculinity, Femininity, and Societal Problems
Tate defends his tweet that "men love by telling you what to do and not allowing you to make stupid decisions," stating that a father disciplines because he knows best. He argues that in the happiest relationships, the man plays a traditionally masculine role and the woman is traditionally feminine. He believes the man should be the head of the house, setting the rules and creeds. He suggests that societal problems like knife crime and drug use are due to the lack of men in the house.
Control, Coercion, and Blind Spots
Tate denies that his views are about controlling women, stating that he wants to save them from their "female inclination to make stupid choices." He claims females are emotional and that his language is designed to make young men feel that they can be successful by having their women under control. He says he is being sarcastic and that his views are how the entire world thought only 10 years ago. He believes there should be a man of the house and that he is not buying into the "new thing."
Vaccines, "The Matrix," and Personal Experiences
Tate reiterates his distrust of vaccines, stating that he had a polio vaccine because he didn't get polio but wouldn't have a COVID vaccine because he would still get COVID and potentially have myocarditis. He dismisses any facts that don't suit his agenda as "The Matrix." He says COVID can't hurt him, so he wouldn't take the injection. He claims it was difficult to remain unvaccinated and that countries tried to force everyone to get the vaccine. He says he would have stayed in his house to the end of human time before injecting himself with poison.
Potential Jail Time and Impact
Tate acknowledges that if found guilty, he will have to go to jail, potentially for three to eight years. He says he could cope with it but is unsure if he would be the same afterward. He says the three months he already served was a test from God to ensure he is the man he says he is. He had nightmares and checked his bedsheets for cockroaches but never turned to therapy or drugs. He says he welcomed the challenges and embraced them to become a stronger version of himself.
Suicidal Thoughts and Festival Views
Tate states that he would never kill himself under any circumstances, as it is "Haram." He says he would never want to end it all and would never kill himself, even if locked in a cell for the rest of his life. He also shares his negative views on festivals, categorizing them as "peasantry" and drug-fueled insanity. He says he has never been to one and never will, associating them with "sweaty bodies bumping into each other high on ketamine."
Views on Amanda Holden and Feminism
Tate defends his tweet about Amanda Holden, stating that he thinks women over 50 should not be "thirst trapping" on Instagram and should focus on more interesting things. He says he was reminding her of her worth and that he believes in feminine empowerment, which he defines as modesty. He says taking clothes off for men on Instagram is not empowering. He compares his own shirtless boxing photos to Holden's bikini photo, arguing that they are different.
Impact on Young Men and Responsibility
Tate acknowledges his impact on young men and the responsibility that comes with it. He says he tries to use his words carefully so they cannot be misconstrued or misunderstood. He says his overall message is that life is not supposed to be a happy picnic and that men should get up, work hard, dedicate themselves, get strong, get rich, and become somebody of significance. He says he preaches to young men to become financially successful to protect and provide and to win wars against "The Matrix."
Truth, Opinions, and "The Matrix"
Tate says he doesn't believe in "my truth" and that there are facts that must be accepted before having opinions. He argues that "The Matrix" censors and destroys opinions that counter its facts, making those facts the de facto truth. He says he still needs varying opinions on all public matters.
Webcam Activity and Morality
Tate acknowledges that he made millions of pounds from sexual webcam activity where he and the women doing the webcams would make money. He says he helped women with the tax side, the technical side, and the promotion of their profiles on certain websites. He says he hasn't been involved with it for seven years and that the only reason it is coming up again is because he is monumentally famous. He says he was not religious back then and that he does not think that women being naked on the internet is moral.
Past, Present, and Future
Tate says he comes from Marsh Farm Luton, one of the worst areas in the UK, and that most of his friends are in jail. He says he promoted accounts on the internet instead of selling crack, drugs, robbing, or shooting anyone. He says he is now being held to a moral standard by people who grew up in fancy homes and went to private school. He says all of his former sins are erased when he takes the shahada and converts to Islam.
