đšBREAKING: Your Freedom Is Under ATTACK! Rumble CEO Flees Europe Following Telegram's CEO Arrest
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski announced his departure from Europe following the French authorities' arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
In a post on X, Pavlovski, a Canadian national, stated, "Iâve just safely departed from Europe," citing concerns over the recent developments involving Durov and what he described as threats against Rumble by France.
Pavlovski claimed that France had "crossed a red line" by arresting Durov, a Russian-born French citizen, who was detained on August 24 at ParisâLe Bourget Airport. The arrest reportedly stems from an ongoing investigation into Telegram's alleged non-cooperation with law enforcement and insufficient moderation of criminal activities on its platform, such as child exploitation, drug trafficking, fraud, and terrorism.
The Rumble CEO did not disclose his current location but emphasized that escalating tensions with French authorities prompted his departure. Rumble, a video-sharing platform known for its lenient content moderation policies, mainly attracts conservative users. It has been engaged in a legal dispute with the French government since November 2022, when it blocked access to French users after being asked to remove "certain Russian news sources." Rumble stated it would challenge this legally, highlighting a stand against censorship. In May, Pavlovski also mentioned that Rumble was blocked in Russia for refusing to comply with censorship demands.
Pavlovski expressed his support for Pavel Durov, calling for his "immediate release" and criticizing the French government's actions. He suggested that the arrest and threats against Rumble are part of broader efforts to impose stringent controls over digital platforms.
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