Dave Rubin
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A popular political commentator sold his own platform to a company funded by Silicon Valley billionaires — and now depends on them to reach his audience.
Who they are
Dave Rubin, a political commentator.
What they do
The engine notes he is structurally connected to the network around investor Peter Thiel through the video platform Rumble.
How it works
In October 2021 he sold his community platform, Locals, to Rumble (which is backed by Thiel and JD Vance), and he relies on Rumble to distribute his content.
Why it matters
It shows how an 'independent' voice can be financially tied into a larger backer's ecosystem; the engine deliberately leaves open who, if anyone, sits at the top of that structure.
The engine's record — word for word
[Report #165] Political commentator structurally tied to the Thiel ecosystem via rumble — he sold his community platform Locals to Rumble (Oct 2021, Thiel/Vance-funded) and relies on it for distribution. [VERIFIED: Wikipedia] Held; name no holder.
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