Trump has denied having any role in the Tate brothers’ release from Romania, though reports have emerged of White House officials lobbying on their behalf.

Andrew Tate said he and his brother are “largely misunderstood” and said they have “no criminal record anywhere.”

DeSantis told reporters that his state is not open to people 'with that type of conduct.' Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. have spoken favorably about Tate.