Trump Media and Rumble Sue Brazilian Justice

Trump Media & Technology Group, alongside Rumble, has filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The lawsuit accuses Moraes of overstepping boundaries by ordering the shutdown of Rumble accounts of U.S.-based conservative commentators, which the plaintiffs argue violates free speech rights under U.S. law. This action follows closely on the heels of Brazil's indictment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, for an alleged coup attempt and plotting to assassinate political rivals. Bolsonaro has compared his situation to Trump's legal battles, claiming political persecution. The lawsuit underscores international tensions over the jurisdiction of social media regulations and free speech rights across borders. Trump Media's case highlights concerns about foreign judicial orders impacting U.S.-based platforms and their operations.