Trump Campaign Ads Linked to Pro-Nazi Content on Rumble

Former President Donald Trump's campaign ads are running alongside and funding pro-Nazi videos on Rumble, raising concerns about the platform's ad placement policies.

• Trump campaign ads appear before videos on Rumble promoting pro-Nazi content, including praise for Nazi book burnings.
• The Trump campaign blames Rumble's algorithm for the ad placements, stating they have no control over specific video ad placements.
• Rumble, known for its 'free-speech' stance, has not commented on its policies regarding ad placements against controversial content.
• Stew Peters, the creator of the pro-Nazi content, has a history of far-right rhetoric and has not responded to inquiries about his earnings from Rumble.
• The situation highlights the challenges of online ad placements and the potential for campaigns to inadvertently fund harmful content.

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