Far-right Media Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos Deported by ICE from US to UK

Ex-Breitbart editor has vocally supported immediate deportations for anyone who can’t prove US residency

Far-right Media Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos Deported by ICE from US to UK

TL;DR

  • Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British media figure, was deported from the US to the UK.
  • He was detained by ICE in New Orleans for having an expired authorization to be in the country and a deportation order.
  • Yiannopoulos failed to appear for his immigration hearing, leading to a final order of removal.
  • He had legally entered the US in May 2019 but overstayed his welcome.
  • Yiannopoulos was reportedly arrested while heading to a concert by rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West), with whom he had previously worked.
  • His past roles include editor at Breitbart News and intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene.
  • He was involved in a feud with Laura Loomer, who claimed to have reported him to ICE.
  • Yiannopoulos had previously advocated for strict immigration enforcement, including on-the-spot deportations.
  • He fell out of favor in conservative circles after comments condoning sexual relations with minors and was banned from Twitter for racist and misogynistic tweets.