Rumble praises Trump decision to restrict visas of foreign nationals who censor Americans

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Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) has expressed support for President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision to restrict visas for foreign officials who censor Americans. The announcement comes as Rumble is involved in a legal battle with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the suspension of certain U.S.-based Rumble accounts. CEO Chris Pavlovski praised the move as a defense of freedom of expression, while attorneys from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP called it a "landmark defense of American digital sovereignty." The policy aims to protect U.S. companies and citizens from foreign interference with First Amendment rights.

Positive

• Support from U.S. administration could strengthen Rumble's legal position against foreign censorship
• Policy may protect Rumble's platform from future foreign interference
• Potential reduction in operational risks from foreign censorship orders

Negative

• Ongoing legal dispute with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice could affect international operations
• Potential regulatory backlash in foreign markets
• Risk of reduced international market access due to political stance

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, today praised President Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their announcement that they will restrict the visas of foreign officials or nationals who engage in the censorship of Americans. As a company, Rumble has experience in this area as it is currently suing Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, alleging that Moraes violated the free speech protections of the First Amendment when he ordered the suspension of the U.S.-based Rumble accounts of a specific well-known, politically outspoken user.

“Freedom of expression is an innate human right, so it is great to see that President Trump has the United States leading the way once again,” said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski. “As Rumble has experienced, these enemies of free speech from around the world try to reach into America and supersede the First Amendment. Secretary of State Rubio has made clear that America will stand for freedom of speech around the world and that is tremendous news.”

“This move by the Trump administration is a landmark defense of American digital sovereignty and the First Amendment,” said Martin De Luca and Matthew L. Schwartz, attorneys at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. “Foreign officials like Moraes have spent years issuing sealed censorship orders against U.S. companies, targeting American executives and users of these platforms, and attempting to criminalize protected speech on U.S. soil. We commend President Trump and Secretary Rubio for taking a decisive step to uphold the Constitution and protect digital sovereignty.”

ABOUT RUMBLE

Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud services provider that is creating an independent infrastructure. Rumble’s mission is to restore the internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. For more information, visit: corp.rumble.com.

Contact: press@rumble.com.

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FAQ

What is Rumble's (RUM) stance on Trump's visa restriction policy for foreign censors?

Rumble strongly supports Trump's policy, with CEO Chris Pavlovski praising it as a defense of freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.

Why is Rumble (RUM) suing Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes?

Rumble is suing Justice Moraes for allegedly violating First Amendment protections by ordering the suspension of U.S.-based Rumble accounts of a politically outspoken user.

How could Trump's visa restriction policy affect Rumble's (RUM) business?

The policy could protect Rumble from foreign censorship orders and strengthen its position in defending against international interference with its U.S.-based operations.

What legal support does Rumble (RUM) have in its fight against foreign censorship?

Rumble is represented by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, whose attorneys praised Trump's policy as a landmark defense of American digital sovereignty and the Constitution.