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Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK
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The gist
Milo Yiannopoulos, 41, was deported to the UK on Friday after ICE arrested him for overstaying his visa. The far-right commentator who backed mass deportations was himself removed.
Background
Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, rose to prominence with provocative statements and was an early supporter of Donald Trump. He entered the U.S. legally in May 2019 but overstayed his visa, leading to a final removal order in July after he missed a hearing. His deportation is notable given his vocal support for immigration crackdowns.
How it unfolded
- May 2019Yiannopoulos legally entered the U.S. on a visa.
- Jul 22, 2026An immigration judge issued a final removal order after Yiannopoulos failed to appear for a hearing.
- Aug 27, 2026ICE arrested Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
- Aug 28, 2026DHS confirmed Yiannopoulos was in custody pending deportation.
- Aug 29, 2026Yiannopoulos was deported to the UK, with DHS announcing it on Saturday.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- DHS said Yiannopoulos 'chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws' and was deported.
- Public
- Laura Loomer, a far-right commentator and Trump ally, celebrated his deportation, saying 'Today is a great day for America.'
Still unverified
Laura Loomer claimed she took credit for his arrest and that he is 'NEVER allowed to come back,' but this is not independently confirmed.