Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
Skip to main content The controversial Gamergate figure has been sent back to the UK after overstaying his visa. The controversial Gamergate figure has been sent back to the UK after overstaying his visa.
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- Fact 1: by Terrence O'Brien Aug 29, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC Milo Yiannopoulos / Patreon Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor.
- Fact 2: He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
- Fact 3: Yiannopoulos came to the US legally in 2019, but overstayed his visa.
- Fact 4: After he failed to appear in court for an immigration hearing, a final order of removal was issued on July 22.
Skip to main content The controversial Gamergate figure has been sent back to the UK after overstaying his visa. The controversial Gamergate figure has been sent back to the UK after overstaying his visa.
by Terrence O'Brien Aug 29, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC Milo Yiannopoulos / Patreon Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and today the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that he had been deported to the UK.
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Original source: The Verge