BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Tristan Tate, a former kickboxer who transitioned into the world of social media influencing, has once again managed to grab attention through controversial statements. This time, he stirred up a heated debate by asserting that the American War of Independence was essentially a conflict between British individuals, referring to all Americans as "Britishers." This claim ignited widespread criticism and a firestorm of reactions. Many condemned Tate's oversimplification of history and questioned his understanding of the complex factors that led to the birth of the United States as an independent nation.
Tate aka 'The Talisman' has been no stranger to generating controversial discussions and sparking outrage on social media. Tate's history of making provocative and alleged misogynistic remarks resulted in his banishment from various social media platforms. His views and statements which were labeled 'problematic and offensive' drew significant backlash, prompting social media companies to take action against him.
'The concept of “Americans vs Brits” is bull'
In a tweet, Tristan expressed his pleasure in sharing his belief that the Revolutionary War was, in fact, a civil war among the British. He argued that both opposing sides were British, debunking the notion of "Americans vs Brits" with their perceived differences in accents and aesthetics. Additionally, Tristan contended that this understanding is widely recognized by people worldwide, except for Americans themselves.
Tristan wrote, "I love telling Americans that the revolutionary war was actually just a British civil war. Both sides were British. The concept of “Americans vs Brits” with opposing sides with different accents and asthetics is bull. Everybody in the world besides Americans know this."
'None of us care what you think'
Tristan's statement regarding the Revolutionary War garnered swift attention from social media users, who wasted no time in highlighting and sharing their perspectives on the matter. One user wrote, "We beat Britain in the war!” No…Britain literally beat itself." Another user wrote, "This isnt the flex you think it is. My dms are open if you need talk." A user stated, "Cool none of us care what you think so it’s just wasted breath 😂"
'I miss the British Empire'
Tristan's actions seemingly aimed to stir controversy it seems. His tweet revealed a sense of nostalgic admiration for the British period. Tristan boldly claimed that he longs for the days of the British Empire, asserting that he believed everything began to decline once the Empire crumbled. His statements sparked widespread backlash and condemnation, as many found his views on colonialism and historical revisionism deeply problematic.
Tristan wrote, "I miss the British Empire. Everything started turning to shit when the Empire fell apart."
