In a recent Twitch stream, Asmongold compared Andrew Tate's arrest to Martin Luther King Jr.'s. For those who are unaware, Asmongold is a popular Twitch streamer best known for his live streams of the game World of Warcraft. He has been playing the game for over 14 years and has amassed a large following of fans who enjoy watching him play. In addition to his live streams, Asmongold also produces YouTube videos and podcasts about World of Warcraft and other games.
Recently, Romanian DIICOT, the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, raided the house of Andrew Tate, who is currently one of the most famous internet celebrities. Later, it was reported that Romanian police arrested Andrew Tate and his brother for allegedly abducting two women. This news quickly spread on social media, drawing a wide range of responses.
Asmongold is one of those Twitch streamers who isn't afraid to voice his opinion on major controversies, and recently during a Twitch stream when fans asked his opinion regarding Andrew Tate’s arrest and whether he thinks government involvement is a possibility, he was quick to respond. He said that the possibility of government involvement in this situation is pretty high and that it's not uncommon for governments to frame people. He went on to point to the example of one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., who was framed by the government.
Asmongold also made it clear that just because he doesn't trust the government, that doesn't mean he thinks Andrew Tate is innocent; however, that hasn't stopped people from criticizing him. Asmongold is no stranger to criticism, as evidenced by his recent comment about Nadia getting banned. Asmongold's statement that Nadia should be permanently banned provoked a strong reaction from many fans. Some were not happy about the comment, but others agreed with his conclusion.
It's no secret that UK-based internet celebrity Andrew Tate has a very loyal fan base from all around the world. However, recent incidents might damage his popularity as he is already banned from different social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Romanian police arrested Tate in April 2022, but he was released after questioning. It remains to be seen how this story will develop, but one thing is for sure, Tate will be the face of many news outlets for the next few days.