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A Look Inside Trump’s Inner Circle: How JD Vance-backed Tech Mogul Pavlovsky is Shaping Right-Wing Politics – Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM), Trump Media & Technology (NASDAQ:DJT)

A Look Inside Trump’s Inner Circle: How JD Vance-backed Tech Mogul Pavlovsky is Shaping Right-Wing Politics – Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM), Trump Media & Technology (NASDAQ:DJT)

In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s ban on major social media platforms, technology entrepreneur Chris Pavlovsky emerged as an important ally. The CEO of Rommel Inc. RUMa video streaming platform, Pavlovsky integrated himself into Trump’s inner circle and provided vital technical support Trump Media & Technology Group Corp DJTwhich operates Truth Social, as of a report Through The Washington Post.

Pavlovsky’s rise in conservative politics

Pavlovsky’s ties to Trump deepened at a 2021 meeting at Mar-a-Lago, where he mingled with Trump’s staff. His expertise was critical in setting up Rumble’s cloud infrastructure for Truth Social, making Rumble a key player in Trump’s media strategy. This partnership became crucial as Trump’s digital presence relied heavily on alternative platforms due to perceived censorship by mainstream tech companies, the After added.

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Rumble, initially launched as a competitor to YouTubegained traction among conservative users frustrated with content moderation during the pandemic. Backed by a group of conservative investors, including J.D. VanceRumble received a crucial investment of $25 million in 2021, the report said. This financial boost coincided with Rumble’s significant growth, culminating in its IPO in 2022, valuing the company at more than $2 billion.

However, Pavlovsky’s international hiring practices, especially in North Macedonia, have raised eyebrows given Trump’s “America First” rhetoric. Despite employing local workers, some critics say this approach contradicts promises to bring jobs back to the US. Pavlovsky’s recent talks with the North Macedonian government point to a possible expansion of Rumble’s services abroad, further entrenching the company’s role in conservative politics.

Rumble as a haven for right-wing content

As Rumble continues to host controversial content, including state-sponsored propaganda, it has become a haven for users looking for less moderation. Pavlovsky has positioned himself at the forefront of right-wing media, with Trump’s family increasingly integrating into the Rumble ecosystem, The Washington Post reported.

Pavlovsky recently visited North Macedonia with Devin NunesCEO of Trump Media, to meet with the country’s right-wing government. They discussed the possibility of Rumble providing cloud services to the Macedonian government, similar to the services it provides for Trump’s Truth Social. Recently, Pavlovsky was seen with Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner at a UFC fight and had dinner with Donald Trump Jr. And Kimberley Guilfoyle.

Pavlovsky’s rise within conservative circles underlines the growing intersection of technology and politics, especially with the elections just weeks away.

His partnership with Trump and platforms like Rumble could significantly shape the political landscape in the upcoming elections.

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