Tristan Tate – the brother of Andrew Tate – has defended Dricus du Plessis against critics who labelled him a “racist”.
Like the former UFC Middleweight World Champion, Tristan is known for his outspoken views on farm killings, “white genocide,” and his endorsement of US President Donald Trump.
Tristan, like Andrew, is also a former professional kickboxer.
TRISTAN TATE DEFENDS DRICUS DU PLESSIS
On his X account, Tristan Tate defended Dricus du Plessis against his critics.
Tagging the former UFC Middleweight World Champion, Tristan posted: “The hate @dricusduplessis is getting from people is totally unjustified.”
He added, “Chin up, champ, ignore the noise”.
Tristan previously defended Dricus after fellow UFC fighter Israel “Izzy” Adesanya claimed that the South African was “not African”.
He posted: “Saying @dricusduplessis isn’t African because he’s white is super racist.
“He’s African and so is Elon, do none of you know basic history?”.
TRUMP, FARM KILLINGS, AND THOSE COMMENTS ABOUT PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA
On X, many South Africans have accused Dricus of being a “racist” after he publicly praised US President Donald Trump, who accused South Africa of promoting a “white genocide”.
Earlier this year, the 31-year-old said of the newly re-elected statesman: “He is amazing, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting him.
“He said good changes are coming. He’s holding many people and countries accountable for everything, and it’s amazing to see”.
Dricus also gave a “big shout out to fellow South African Elon Musk for also doing the right thing.”
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Dricus – who has been vocal about farm killings – also infamously criticised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Speaking to US interviewer Nina Drama ahead of his UFC title fight last year, the Pretoria MMA fighter accused the government of “screwing up” the country.
He said: “It’s the worst government in the world by a long shot. We are truly and exceptionally s**t…it’s the most corrupt in the world.”
He continued: “Our country is beautiful, the people are amazing…..There are a lot of great people doing great work. But I have to say, the government is terrible. Do I admit the tenacity with which they screw up? It’s astonishing”.
Of President Cyril Ramaphosa, he added: “He takes all the money.”
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