Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was hosted at the U.S. State Department in Washington by Joe Rittenhouse, a senior advisor. Rittenhouse publicly expressed his support for Robinson's activism related to free speech. Robinson, who has past convictions for assault and fraud, stated he was in America to build alliances. He recently left the UK after police warned him of a potential threat from an ISIS publication. This meeting has drawn criticism, with Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman calling it "deeply alarming" and accusing Robinson of promoting division and hatred.

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Maggie Chapman ×240% Elon Musk 40% Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) 50% United States 50% United Kingdom ×260% Joe Rittenhouse ×270% State Department ×275% Trump administration ×285% Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) ×1095%

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tommy robinson 100% far-right activism 90% trump administration 80% state department 70% free speech 60% islamophobia 60% stephen yaxley-lennon 50% hate crime 50% islamic state 50% extremism 50%

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