DHS Spokesperson Confirms Arrest of Yiannopoulos at New Orleans Airport
On Thursday, August 29, DHS confirmed the arrest of Yiannopoulos at New Orleans Airport. Yiannopoulos, a 41-year-old British national and former Breitbart editor, legally entered the U.S. in May 2019 but was subsequently arrested for overstaying his visa. An immigration judge issued a final removal order on July 22 due to his non-attendance of a scheduled hearing. The U.S. is offering $3,000 in incentives for his return and encourages self-deportation with a free flight. Yiannopoulos, known for controversial rhetoric, has faced criticism for alleged leftist affiliations and hate speech. The situation remains under review with updates expected.