BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed controversial influencer, garnered significant attention on social media. During the interview, Tate passionately criticized the Covid-19 pandemic and the way governments worldwide have dealt with it. His remarks escalated to an extreme point when he compared the government's response to that of the Nazi concentration camps.
Tate has gained a reputation for his unfiltered and provocative statements, consistently refusing to shy away from expressing his views, regardless of how problematic they may be. His comments have once again stirred up a wave of controversies surrounding him. These controversies have undoubtedly intensified public debates about the influence he holds over his followers.
'I lost so much faith in humanity during Covid'
During his discussion about the Covid-19 pandemic, Tate expressed his disillusionment with humanity, stating that he had lost faith in people due to their handling of the crisis. He admitted that before the pandemic, he would have found it hard to believe the extent to which humanity could falter, thinking that people were not as foolish as they appeared. However, his personal experience with Covid-19 made him realize the gravity of the situation, and he found it genuinely alarming. Drawing a comparison, he remarked that the government's response to the pandemic was reminiscent of how the Nazis were able to control and confine people in concentration camps.
Tate highlighted his unique perspective on Covid-19, recounting an early conversation he had with his brother, Tristan during the initial stages of the outbreak. They discussed the potential consequences of the virus, considering themselves physically fit, "military-aged men". They concluded that if they were to succumb to the virus, it would signify a catastrophic event for the world.
Tate said, "I lost so much faith in humanity during Covid. I really, if you would have told me how Covid would have gone down, yes before Covid I'd say no way we're not that bad you know like, I thought the people aren't that dumb but when I experienced Covid it's actually scary. It's similar to how the Nazis managed to do what they did, you see, how they managed to put people in concentration camps you see it, and I had a very unique view of Covid because in the first days of Covid when people were falling over in China, and the Italian hospitals were overrun at the height of the panic when most people believed because it was the very beginning early stages, my brother and I had a very logical conversation and said, we're two military-aged men in very good physical condition if we die of this the world's over if it can kill you."
'That guy sucks'
Tate's statement on Covid lockdowns triggered a significant response from numerous users who felt compelled to share their perspectives on his remark. As individuals engaged in passionate discussions, the digital sphere buzzed with a flurry of opinions, further fueling the ongoing debate. One user wrote, "Covid response was all about controlling the people." Another user wrote, "It all makes sense once you accept that as men (who are superior) you’re always the victim of everything—especially women and anyone crossing any border in desperate search of a better life—and you have no recourse but to whine about it to your bros online." A user stated, "That guy sucks."
