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British Activist Tommy Robinson Visits US State Department

British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, visited the U.S. State Department on Wednesday. Robinson, a prominent figure among British nationalists, met with at least one U.S. official. His visit highlights ongoing U.S. support for "free speech" in regions where conservative voices face challenges.

Details of the Visit

Robinson posted on social media about his visit, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to build alliances in America. The State Department clarified that Robinson's visit was unofficial, as part of a tour. Senior adviser Joe Rittenhouse met with Robinson, praising him as a "free speech warrior."

Photographs shared by Rittenhouse showed Robinson exploring the John Quincy Adams State Drawing Room, known for its historical collections.

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US Criticism of UK Free Speech Limitations

The Trump administration has expressed concerns about free speech in the UK. The State Department's 2024 human rights report criticized the UK for worsening conditions, citing serious restrictions on freedom of expression and threats motivated by antisemitism.

US officials have also engaged with European far-right parties, criticizing regional policies seen as limiting conservative views. The EU's Digital Services Act and Britain's Online Safety Act are among the policies viewed by the US as restrictive.

Background on Robinson

Robinson founded the English Defence League (EDL), known for its anti-Islam demonstrations. In 2013, he was jailed for using a fraudulent passport to enter the US. His visit underscores the Trump administration's stance on supporting free speech activists who feel suppressed abroad.

Efforts to address these issues continue as US officials look to challenge what they perceive as oppressive online regulations.

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DonniePeverley Platinum Member

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12 hours ago, Airalee said:

You keep repeating this “white people” thing.

It seems you really hate them.

Wouldn’t you be happier back in Pakistan?

I am not repeating "white thing." I am stating the facts on the governments website - that nearly 91% of sexual offenses are committed by white men. So where is Tommy and co protesting against white guys ? Where is the outrage against the 91%?

What has pakistan got to do with anything? My family are not from Pakistan or India. My father is from the UK, and mother from Canada. No asian heritage.

Let's face it this is all just racism - looking for convenient causes to be racist.

The sad thing is social media, the normal media have now cast it into society so thick lemons now believe immigrants are the cause of their problems - not the rich avoiding tax, not the energy companies scamming us all by making billions in profits, not the supermarkets ripping us all off, not Farage's Brexit, nah not that - it's the immigrants (who ironically have saved the NHS, and are a net positive to the economy).

You're all being played, whilst these agitators are making big money.

BritManToo Star Member

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Here's a nice pro-ICE broadcast in the USA by Tommy Robinson

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1653674772495116

Sadly the forum software messes up the video, so you need to watch it on facebook, but it is interesting that the USA is using TR to advertise ...... "Don't let it happen here" style news in the USA.

DonniePeverley Platinum Member

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54 minutes ago, Slowhand225 said:


No he wasn't. Minor moving violations are NOT a reason to refuse a visa unless, its a felony.

Minor offenses? He literally got convicted for violence against a police man. Fraud. etc etc

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DonniePeverley Platinum Member

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36 minutes ago, nexus7 said:

Incorrect. He never used a fake passport in Canada.

Ah yes thanks for clarifying. He used a fake passport to visit America. ROFLMAO

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EDL leader Stephen Lennon jailed for false passport offence

The leader of the English Defence League is jailed for 10 months for using someone else's passport to travel to the USA.
georgegeorgia Diamond Member

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38 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

After 20 minutes of faffing about, I had to politely advise the overweight and overbearing immigration cop that

I wonder if it's necessary to be so prejudice and mention someone's physical characteristics, no doubt your homophobic and possibly racist too ?

Unbelievable

NanLaew Star Member

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17 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Here's a nice pro-ICE broadcast in the USA by Tommy Robinson

Sadly the forum software messes up the video, so you need to watch it on facebook, but it is interesting that the USA is using TR to advertise ...... "Don't let it happen here" style news in the USA.

Interesting that the forum software messes up the video, so you need to watch it on facebook, but it is sad that the USA is using TR to advertise ...... "Don't let it happen here" style news in the USA.

NanLaew Star Member

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10 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I wonder if it's necessary to be so prejudice and mention someone's physical characteristics, no doubt your homophobic and possibly racist too ?

Unbelievable

Dear hermaphroditic person,

What's unbelievable about fat black chicks not knowing the laws they're tasked with enforcing?

Best regards,

Tall, overweight, old, white pensioner guy who's blind in one eye.

BritManToo Star Member

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48 minutes ago, DonniePeverley said:

Ah yes thanks for clarifying. He used a fake passport to visit America. ROFLMAO

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EDL leader Stephen Lennon jailed for false passport offence

The leader of the English Defence League is jailed for 10 months for using someone else's passport to travel to the USA.

He'll be given asylum in the USA very shortly.

Firm prediction by me.

This is Trump showing Starmer his middle finger.

Slowhand225 Gold Member

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1 hour ago, DonniePeverley said:

Minor offenses? He literally got convicted for violence against a police man. Fraud. etc etc

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Are you drinking already ? If so, i'm jelly

Go back and read what I quoted and who I quoted and then try again.

brewsterbudgen Star Member

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1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

He'll be given asylum in the USA very shortly.

Firm prediction by me.

This is Trump showing Starmer his middle finger.

Hopefully! He's not welcome back in the UK.🇬🇧

georgegeorgia Diamond Member

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2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Tall, overweight, old, white pensioner guy who's blind in one eye

How about you take some responsibility and get on a treadmill

georgegeorgia Diamond Member

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50 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Hopefully! He's not welcome back in the UK.🇬🇧

Exactly brewster

He is a hideous man who wants to stop those poor refugees going to the UK

They can fit millions in , tear down all those trees and build apartments

beautifulthailand99 Ruby Member

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7 hours ago, BritManToo said:

He'll be given asylum in the USA very shortly.

Firm prediction by me.

This is Trump showing Starmer his middle finger.

Lot's of nutters with guns around just look at Charlie Kirk. Good riddance if they do anyway. I thought he wanted Unite the Kingdom and turn the nation back to Christ whilst consumning heroic amounts of gak whilst grifting for his pool villa in Tenerife. There's one thing about fools - they are soon parted from their money.

beautifulthailand99 Ruby Member

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5 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Exactly brewster

He is a hideous man who wants to stop those poor refugees going to the UK

They can fit millions in , tear down all those trees and build apartments

That's the plan we bombt their countries to bits killed 100s of thousands and it the least we can do for them.

brewsterbudgen Star Member

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5 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Exactly brewster

He is a hideous man who wants to stop those poor refugees going to the UK

They can fit millions in , tear down all those trees and build apartments

Yes, he is hideous.

georgegeorgia Diamond Member

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20 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Yes, he is hideous.

Yes I'm glad you agree with me that all those English villages should be turned into apartment buildings , in which one day they will be if they keep up their immigration to a country the size of one State in Australia

Roadsternut Gold Member

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On 2/26/2026 at 12:51 AM, DonniePeverley said:

An absolute disgrace.

How did he get past their entry on criminal record for visas. My uncle was refused for a motoring speeding conviction nearly a decade ago. Yaxley Lennon has a huge criminal record sheet including assault, and fraud.

The days the US is an allay of the UK is long gone.

The have ruined alliances they have been making for centuries. China will clean up and reep the rewards. Even India is now pivoting towards China, unthinkable even a few years ago.

Including drug offences, including intent to supply, which means he was a drug dealer.

Roadsternut Gold Member

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On 2/27/2026 at 2:31 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Hopefully! He's not welcome back in the UK.🇬🇧

Dual national, strip him of his British passport. If he wants a green passport, let him have it.

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