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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson met U.S. officials at the State Department, sparking controversy over his past rhetoric and crimes.
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, visited the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., meeting with at least one U.S. official, according to social media posts and a department spokesperson.
The visit, which included a tour of the building and a photo shared by Robinson, drew attention due to his history of anti-Muslim and anti-migrant rhetoric, criminal convictions, and past legal issues related to passport fraud.
Joe Rittenhouse, a senior State Department adviser, praised Robinson as a “free speech warrior” on social media.
The meeting occurred amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and France over comments on political violence and broader U.S. criticism of European free speech laws.
The State Department did not confirm the meeting’s purpose or other participants, and no official statement was issued.
El activista británico de extrema derecha Tommy Robinson se reunió con funcionarios estadounidenses en el Departamento de Estado, provocando controversia por su retórica y crímenes pasados.