BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Tristan Tate, Andrew Tate's younger brother, promised to provide financial aid to a 13-year-old student to protest the school's gender identification policy. A recent occurrence at East Sussex's Rye College prompted an online debate after a student refused to recognize her classmate's identification of being a cat.
During a Year 8 Life Education class, two students expressed skepticism about the premise that people can change their biological sex. A secret recording of the student's interaction with their teacher was released on Twitter and has been viewed by over 4.4 million users, including Tristan.
'If these kids need lawyers I will pay'
The viral audio recording triggered a lengthy conversation about gender identity and the potential of education to create diversity and acceptance. Andrew and his brother Tristan, who are well-known for their provocative beliefs, have previously been chastised for making homophobic remarks. Tristan offered the student legal assistance on Twitter, citing that young children should be safeguarded from contentious viewpoints. He stated, "If these kids need lawyers I will pay. Have their families comment under this tweet."
Tristan also pointed out what he saw as an inconsistency within school systems, stating that talking about Andrew or criticizing the concept of various gender identities is often banned. He wrote in another tweet, "Talking about Andrew Tate - banned in schools. Challenging the idea that your classmate is a biological cat - also banned. Do you see?"
'Keep it up, Talisman!'
Users were divided in their reactions to Tristan's message. A user wrote, "This proves that you're a good guy. Keep it up, Talisman!" Another one added, appreciating Tristan, "The Tates are absolute MAVERICKS. The voice for the voiceless and a bright light we move towards in a dark world. Thank you for guiding The People in the right direction and allowing them to take back control of their lives. No one is working harder for the average citizen." Some even criticized the influencer, with one user stating, "I'm finally seeing why the teachers dislike you guys so much. You've shown these kids it's cool to stand up to the indoctrination. ...and they do not know how to handle it. Facts aren't on their side. Morality is not on their side. Keep it up young brother. Teen boys need to hear these lessons from someone other than their Dad." "[N-word] you do not have any money that took your shit and you and Andrew are doing 25 years in prison," wrote one, pointing to the imprisonment of the Tate brothers in Romania.