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Social media website Parler said that its previously unknown investor is billionaire Rebekah Mercer, after speculation from some activists that the site was linked to Russia.
In a statement, Parler said Mercer is backing the site.
“Rebekah Mercer is a great friend, an American patriot, and most importantly committed to the Parler vision of neutrality and data privacy. We are grateful for her support since 2018, and her early faith in the founders has enabled us to reach these heights,” CEO John Matze said in the statement.