'This is great': Internet abuzz as Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski makes offer to buy and operate TikTok in US to stop congressional ban

LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA: The future of TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app, hangs in the balance as concerns over its Chinese ownership escalate. Amid growing calls from US lawmakers to ban the platform due to national security risks, an unexpected player has emerged with a bold proposal to keep TikTok alive in America, as per Daily Mail.

Rumble, a video platform known for its embrace of controversial content and right-wing voices, has offered to acquire and operate TikTok within the United States. This audacious move by Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski has sent shockwaves through the internet, sparking excitement over the implications of such a deal.

Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski emphasizes firm's commitment to storing data securely in US

In a letter addressed to ByteDance CEO Shou Zi Chew, Pavlovski stated that Rumble is "ready to join a consortium with other parties seeking to acquire and operate TikTok inside the United States."

The offer comes amid growing concerns from US lawmakers about the potential for the Chinese government to access user data through ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.

Pavlovski emphasized Rumble's commitment to storing data securely in the US and advocating for a "free and open internet" through its newly launched Rumble Cloud service.

He also highlighted the company's alignment with "freedom of expression and the First Amendment." This stance aligns with the concerns raised by many TikTok users who fear losing their platform for creative expression if a nationwide ban were to be implemented.

Rumble has garnered criticism for its controversial ties and content moderation practices

While Rumble presents itself as a bastion of free speech, the platform has garnered criticism for its controversial ties and content moderation practices. The company has received funding from prominent conservative investors such as Peter Thiel and Vivek Ramaswamy, with the latter holding a $25 million investment stake.

Additionally, Rumble has become a haven for QAnon-supporting channels and controversial figures like Russell Brand, Alex Jones, and Andrew Tate, who have been banned from other platforms for their controversial views.

According to research by Media Matters for America, at least 27 channels that have been banned from other platforms for promoting the QAnon conspiracy theory were found on Rumble's leaderboard between February and April 2023, appearing an overall 603 times.

Internet erupts with excitement upon learning about Rumble's offer to acquire TikTok

Upon learning about the news of Rumble's offer to acquire TikTok, the internet erupted with excitement. "Wow! That’s a collab we want to see," exclaimed one X user. Another user chimed in, expressing their fervent desire: "Wow! We would love to see this happen."

"This is GREAT!" proclaimed a third user. Another enthusiast exclaimed, "WOO!! This would be awesome." The commentary continued to pour in, with a fifth user adding, "This would be EPIC." A sixth user offered a poignant observation, noting, "This would rattle the internet for years."

 

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