Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say

August 29, 2026 / 1:39 PM EDT / CBS News

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say

TL;DR

  • Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, was deported from the U.S. on Friday.
  • His deportation followed his arrest by immigration authorities for overstaying his visa.
  • He entered the U.S. legally in May 2019.
  • An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22 after Yiannopoulos failed to appear for a hearing.
  • He was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana.
  • The Department of Homeland Security stated a policy reversal under the Trump administration regarding illegal immigrants traveling within the country.
  • Reports suggest Yiannopoulos was in New Orleans for a concert by Ye (formerly Kanye West), for whom he has worked.
  • Yiannopoulos is known for his conservative views, criticism of feminism, Islam, and immigrants, and past support for ICE enforcement.
  • He was previously banned from Twitter for hateful attacks.