Trump attorney Alina Habba finds herself in a controversy she made herself after backtracking on her public support for controversial media figure Andrew Tate. The reversal comes as serious sex trafficking allegations against Tate continue to mount.
At a glance:
• Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s lawyer, has withdrawn her previous public support for Andrew Tate
• Habba initially called herself a “big fan” of Tate during an appearance on “The Benny Show”
• She now describes accusations against Tate as “stomach-churning” and “disturbing”
• Ben Shapiro criticized Habba, calling Tate a “con artist” and urging conservatives to distance themselves
• The Tate brothers have returned to the US after Romanian travel restrictions were lifted and now face investigation in Florida
Habba Walks Back Support Amid Allegations
Alina Habba, a prominent attorney for President Donald Trump, has retracted her previous support for internet personality Andrew Tate. Her reversal comes after facing criticism for praising the controversial figure who currently faces serious allegations of sex trafficking and organized crime.
Habba now characterizes the accusations against Tate and his brother Tristan as “stomach-churning” and “disturbing,” a stark contrast to her earlier public support. The high-profile attorney has represented Trump in numerous legal battles, making her initial endorsement of Tate particularly noteworthy among conservative circles.
The controversy began when Habba appeared on “The Benny Show” and expressed admiration for Tate, explicitly calling herself a “big fan.” During that interview, she drew parallels between Tate’s legal troubles and the numerous cases brought against President Trump, suggesting both men were being unfairly targeted by politically motivated prosecutions.
“I think that your anger is the same that President Trump has for our country, and the time is now for us to stop being wimps,” Habba told Tate during the interview. Her comments immediately sparked backlash from various political commentators, including those within conservative media circles.
Conservative Backlash to Tate Affiliation
Ben Shapiro, founder of the Daily Wire and influential conservative commentator, strongly criticized Habba’s defense of Tate. Shapiro urged those on the political right to maintain distance from the controversial figure, whose online presence has been marked by provocative and often misogynistic content.
“In the end, what he really is, is a con artist. And he’s actually kind of an evil con artist,” Shapiro stated about Tate. The conservative commentator’s rebuke represents growing concern among mainstream Republicans about associating with polarizing internet personalities who may damage the broader conservative movement.
Shapiro specifically criticized Tate’s alleged involvement in the sex industry and his public statements about women. His comments reflect a divide within conservative circles about embracing internet-famous provocateurs versus maintaining traditional conservative principles and messaging discipline.
The news comes as Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan recently returned to the United States after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions that had been in place during an ongoing investigation. The brothers had been detained in Romania on allegations related to human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.
Given just how many vile things Tate and his brother have admitted to online, many conservatives are left wondering how they have managed to get so close to the Trump empire.
