Rumble and Trump Media take legal action in US against Brazilian judge
A legal battle unfolds as Rumble and Trump Media challenge Brazil’s restrictions in a US court.
Trump Media & Technology Group and Rumble have filed an emergency motion in a US court against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The firms argue that his orders violate US sovereignty, constitutional rights, and laws.
The dispute began when Moraes ordered Rumble to suspend its services in Brazil until it complied with local regulations. The judge also threatened criminal charges against Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, for non-compliance. The company had previously sued Moraes in a US court over alleged illegal censorship.
Moraes has been a key figure in Brazil’s crackdown on disinformation, particularly during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency.
He has also ordered fines and restrictions on accounts linked to Bolsonaro allies, including Allan dos Santos, who is under investigation for spreading false information.
The Brazilian Supreme Court has yet to respond to the motion, while Rumble and Trump Media continue their legal battle in the US.
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