The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been hosted by the Trump administration for a meeting at the state department in Washington. Mr Robinson, 43, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was hosted by Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser at the state department. Mr Rittenhouse wrote on X: “Honoured to have free speech warrior @TRobinsonNewEra at Department of State today. Mr Robinson wrote on X: “I have now left the country, I need time to work things out for my safety and the safety of my family. Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman told The National that the Trump administration's welcoming Robinson would be “deeply alarming”.

Source: Irish Examiner February 26, 2026 17:07 UTC