US arrests far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos
Yiannopoulos, a far-right commentator, was an early supporter of Donald Trump and his immigration crackdown, but they have since fallen out. DHS said he was an "illegal alien" who overstayed his visit in the US.
US immigration authorities have arrested far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos at New Orleans International Airport on Thursday, stating he overstayed his visa, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Yiannopoulos, a British provocateur, was ordered to be removed from the US on July 22 after missing his immigration hearing, the agency explained.
He is currently in ICE custody awaiting deportation. Family and legal representatives are directed to contact ICE's office in Alexandria, Louisiana, the agency added. Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, reported Yiannopoulos's illegal status and his support for violence against President Trump, noting she alerted ICE and the FBI.
Once a staunch supporter of Trump, Yiannopoulos has since distanced himself from the movement. Initially a writer for Breitbart News, he resigned in 2017 following a video where he appeared to condone pedophilia. Despite this, Yiannopoulos has continued to promote far-right ideologies, including advocating for mass deportations and ICE checkpoints in various locations. Yiannopoulos's recent work includes advising Kanye West's campaigns and fashion label Yeezy.
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