Their arrests have placed the Trump administration in the unusual position of assisting Britain's extradition request through the US courts, prompting many former allies to step back from public support. A source familiar with the brothers' political connections said: "There has been a noticeable shift in recent days. "People who once embraced the Tates because of their popularity are now keeping their distance. Their MAGA allies have gone quiet. The feeling among several former supporters is that this case now belongs in the courtroom, not in the political arena, and many who previously defended the brothers have simply gone quiet."