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Christopher F. Rufo@christopherrufo
Followers177,315
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)123K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#54 U.S. Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by71
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends43
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Christopher F. Rufo

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When their recommendations started

Christopher F. Rufo

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.