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flag British far-right activist Tommy Robinson met U.S. officials at the State Department, sparking controversy over his past rhetoric and crimes.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Joe Rittenhouse, a senior State Department adviser, praised Robinson as a “free speech warrior” on social media. flag 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. flag The State Department did not confirm the meeting’s purpose or other participants, and no official statement was issued.

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