Case Rumble: Moraes may suspend in Brazil platform that sued it in the USA

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) determined that Rumble, a video sharing platform, indicates a legal representative in Brazil within 48 hours. If the company fails to comply with the order, it may be suspended in the country. The deadline ends this Friday (21).

The decision, signed on February 19, occurs in the context of clashes between Brazilian justice and social networks that do not comply with judicial determinations. Rumble has been cited in STF processes for not removing misinformation content, and has become a refuge for banned scholarships from other platforms.

Rumble CEO challenges STF and triggers US justice

A day before Moraes’s decision, Rumble and Trump Media & Technology Group, linked to former President Donald Trump, have filed a lawsuit in the United States against the STF minister. The action argues that Moraes would have violated American laws by determining the blockade of the account of blogger Allan dos Santos, fugitive from the Brazilian justice.

Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski publicly criticized the STF’s decisions and indicated that he does not intend to comply with the requirements of the Brazilian Court. The company claims that Moraes has abused “extraterritorial decrees” by ordering the overthrow of profiles on the platform, violating US sovereignty.

However, legal experts point out that this argument is not sustained, as STF decisions are valid within the Brazilian territory, where technology companies must follow local legislation to operate.

History of clashes between Rumble and Brazilian Justice

Created as an alternative to YouTube and popular among conservatives, Rumble has become a refuge for scholarships such as Allan dos Santos, Monark and Rodrigo Constantino, who had suspended accounts on other social networks due to disinformation spread.

In December 2023, the platform voluntarily ended its activities in Brazil, alleging disagreement with STF decisions. However, in February 2025, he resumed his operations, pointing out that Donald Trump’s victory would have facilitated this decision.

Now, the company may face sanctions similar to those applied to X (former Twitter), which has also resisted complying with STF decisions and was only allowed to continue operating in Brazil after regularizing its legal situation.

In his decision, Moraes emphasized that Rumble did not have any proof of legal representation in Brazil, which may justify its suspension if it continues to comply with judicial requirements.