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“He Ain’t Doing the Navy SEAL S**t”: David Goggins Speaks Out After Andrew Tate’s Release From Romanian Jail

Published 04/01/2023, 2:52 PM EDT

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The news of the Tate brothers’ release from the Romanian jail is spreading like wildfire. Andrew Tate and his older brother Tristan Tate, and two other women were freed after three-month-long incarceration as an investigation followed into alleged charges of organized crime and human trafficking. However, the Court of Appeal repealed their pre-trial detention, which started the day after their arrest on December 29.

Instead, they would be under house arrest till April 29. The former kickboxing champion, who later switched careers to entrepreneurship and social media influencing, reportedly in the past, courted controversy by making comments considered misogynistic and hurtful, especially to women. He enjoys a following that reaches millions across social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok.

What followed was an almost universal ban on Andrew Tate. Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, one after the other, barred him from accessing his accounts. Finally, however, 2022 started on a good note for him. The new management at Twitter, upon review, reinstated his account. But by the year-end, his run of good fortune petered out.

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Understandably, many disagree and disparage Andrew Tate’s words. Undeniably, however, a vast swathe of followers swears by his comments and observations.

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His ability to assert a point of argument, whether agreeable or not, thus finds voices of support from every nook and corner.

Former decorated Navy Seal, book author, and inspirational speaker David Goggins seem to have an opinion of his own on Andrew Tate. Bodybuilding duo Aaron Singerman and Rob Bailey hosted David Goggins in their podcast Chips N Caviar. Singerman was curious to know from the guest, “Andrew Tate and I always wondered what would David Goggins say about Andrew Tate?

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The former Navy Seal responded that he had received the question at a place where he went to deliver a talk. He added that he might not know Tate in person. But for sure, he’s aware that there are hordes of people who love hearing him, just like the multitudes who dislike his talks in equal length.

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“That’s what I like about it. That’s what I like about it. I like that this m**********r right here he ain’t doing the Navy SEAL s**t. Oh, you don’t like David Goggins. I don’t know him, but neither do I. I don’t know him at all, but neither do I. No, this m**********r’s saying, look, dude, like it or not, this is my f*****g opinion, right, and that’s what it is. Which very few men do, ever yeah ever do they have their own opinion.” He said.

According to Goggins, the world is increasingly getting devoid of people who speak what’s in their minds. People may judge, but that shouldn’t scuttle one from forming a standpoint. “Yeah, so I like Andrew Tate for that shit.” He concluded.

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After completing 18 years in the corporate sector, Jaideep decided to make a move out of the comfort zone and follow his heart's calling to becoming a writer. His understanding of Boxing began with Iron Mike's debut as an 18 year old in 1985. Like anyone and everyone else, he holds Muhammad Ali as the greatest, though his personal favorite remains the 'PacMan' Manny Pacquiao for his speed and sheer toughness.
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