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US Court Issues Citation Against Brazilian Justice Moraes in Trump Company Lawsuit

2 sources · 25 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press ? no verbatim passage

The citation gives a 21-day deadline for response, under penalty of default judgment. The case stems from the suspension of Rumble platform in Brazil, ordered by Moraes on February 21, 2025, after the company announced it would not comply with Court orders and failed to appoint legal representation in the country. ?

Press quotes (1)
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"UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION RUMBLE INC. and TRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORP. Civil Action No. 8:25-cv-411 Plaintiffs, COMPLAINT v. ALEXANDRE DE MORAES, Justice of the Supreme Federal Tribunal of the Federative Republic of Brazil"

1. What we know (1)

The citation was authorized on Saturday (23rd) and served by email on Sunday (24th), with a 21-day deadline for response

2 sources DCM Jovem Pan
2. Where coverage thins out (1)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (1)

Trump Media attempted to use the Hague Convention before resorting to electronic service

Reported by: Jovem Pan
Did not cover: DCM
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What is the official position of Brazil's Supreme Court or government on the citation?

    Why it's still unknown: Justice Moraes' press office did not respond to media requests for comment

    Did not cover: Jovem Pan
  • Does the citation have enforcement power in Brazil or is it merely symbolic?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources did not analyze the practical effectiveness of the US decision on Brazilian territory

    Did not cover: DCM Jovem Pan
  • Why did the companies abandon the Hague Convention process for service?

    Why it's still unknown: Trump Media mentioned attempting to use the formal Hague Convention process for 'many months' but did not detail the obstacles encountered

    Did not cover: DCM

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