Trump Media, Rumble File Court Motion against Suspension of Rumble in Brazil

Core Viewpoint - Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (TMTG) and its partner Rumble have filed an emergency motion in U.S. federal court to stop the suspension of Rumble in Brazil, which was ordered by a Brazilian judge due to non-compliance with gag orders [1][2][3] Company Overview - TMTG operates Truth Social, a social media platform aimed at providing a safe space for free expression amidst increasing censorship by major tech companies [4] - The company also runs Truth+, a TV streaming platform focused on family-friendly content, and is launching Truth.Fi, a financial services brand [4] Legal Context - Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued gag orders against Rumble, demanding censorship of a journalist's account, which Rumble refused to comply with [2] - Following the refusal, Moraes suspended Rumble in Brazil, imposed daily fines, and threatened the CEO with criminal charges [2][3] - TMTG and Rumble's emergency motion seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Moraes' actions [2][3] Leadership Statement - TMTG CEO Devin Nunes criticized Moraes' actions as abuses of power, likening them to tactics used by authoritarian regimes, and emphasized the importance of resisting censorship [3]