Staff Reports
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg may want to consider investing in a good criminal defense attorney if he’s not careful. Former President Donald Trump’s latest book, “Save America,” takes aim at Zuckerberg and the alleged electoral mischief that occurred during the 2020 election. Trump is not shy about warning that if Zuckerberg tries to pull the same stunt again, he might find himself enjoying an extended stay behind bars, a fate he seems to have reserved just for Zuckerberg and his accomplices.
According to Trump, Zuckerberg was quite the charming visitor at the White House. He painted a picture of Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, exchanging pleasantries over lavish dinners. Yet underneath that veneer of civility, Trump claims there was a devious plot brewing, one that involved “shameful Lock Boxes” during the election—a classic case of the whole “nice guy finishing last” scenario, where banter is merely a cover for backroom deals. For a man who professed friendship, Zuckerberg evidently exhibited behavior that made Trump feel like he was under siege.
A letter from Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark betrayed his users and is now blaming Biden? Mark knew exactly what he was doing. He and his wife donated $400m to assist US election offices in setting up the mail-in-ballot system that was used to manipulate the 2020 election. #LeaveFacebook pic.twitter.com/cV7FGYxPKp
— Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) August 27, 2024
Let’s not forget the hefty $420 million donation that Zuckerberg and Chan made to election offices to streamline mail-in voting—a nice way of saying they helped pave the road for a flood of questionable ballots. Trump alleges that despite Zuckerberg’s claims of neutrality on his platform, the 2020 election saw a calculated effort to sway voters away from the Trump campaign. It’s hard to imagine how Zuckerberg could have simultaneously claimed that Trump was a unique presence on Facebook while strategically steering public opinion against him.
In a recent social media barrage, Trump made it abundantly clear what he would do if he gets another crack at the White House. He left little room for interpretation, suggesting that those who attempt to manipulate the electoral process will be pursued with a fervor not seen before. His warnings about “Zuckerbucks” suggest that the election meddling of 2020 is still fresh in his mind and he’s preparing for round two—this time, with an eye for accountability.
Zuckerberg recently acknowledged some missteps, particularly regarding the censorship of stories related to Hunter Biden, which were falsely labeled as Russian propaganda. While he may express regret, it raises the question of whether this newfound introspection comes too late. The very actions that he now claims were influenced by the Biden administration have already proved detrimental to free speech and democratic integrity.
As he prepares for the 2024 election cycle, Zuckerberg insists that he will remain on the sidelines, pledging neutrality while claiming he won’t repeat past financial contributions. The irony in this declaration is thick, particularly coming from a man who quite literally bankrolled election processes during one of the most contentious races in modern history. If the founding principle of America is really about fair play and honesty, then it’s a bit rich for Zuckerberg to claim he’ll be neutral after his previous actions bolstered a specific narrative. The coming months will certainly test his resolve and the resilience of a conservative electorate that is far from forgetting.
