Tristan Tate has announced on social media that he is supporting George Simion, the AUR candidate, in the presidential elections, after previously supporting Victor Ponta

Tristan Tate said on social media that he supports George Simion in the presidential election, describing him as an anti-establishment candidate. He expressed regret that Nicușor Dan made it into the second round and urged Romanians to vote for Simion, whom he called "the enemy of George Soros". Tate had previously backed Victor Ponta, highlighting corruption and foreign interference. Tate and his brother Andrew are implicated in various criminal charges, including human trafficking.