Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump’s recent encounter with Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has turned heads, and not just because it involved a phone call after an assassination attempt. In a chat with FOX News, Trump shared his amusing exchange with Zuckerberg, who apparently has shifted from being a critic to a fan, referring to Trump as a “badass” for how he handled himself after that fateful July day.
While most people might expect Zuckerberg to be in the shadows when it comes to political support, he allegedly reached out to Trump multiple times after the incident, this time acknowledging Trump’s bravery and vowing allegiance as a non-Democrat. One can only imagine Zuckerberg’s surprise at finding a backbone in the social media landscape, where many seem to hide behind their computers instead of confronting reality. It seems that even the tech world is waking up to Trump’s unyielding spirit—one rifle round and blood-smeared face at a time.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called him after the assassination attempt, said he isn’t going to support a Democrat and apologized for Facebook and Instagram censoring the iconic photos of him with his fist raised.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 2, 2024
Trump’s encounter with Zuckerberg occurred amid a backdrop of social media censorship that many conservative voices have been all too familiar with. Zuckerberg’s call to apologize for Facebook’s accidental censoring of a historic photo depicting Trump post-incident was a step toward accountability, and it certainly raises eyebrows in a world where large tech companies often prioritize their political biases over truth. Google, on the other hand, didn’t bother to check in, leaving Trump to express his discontent, suggesting that Congress might soon take action against the unlikely monster lurking in Silicon Valley’s shadows.
In the ongoing saga of political polarization, Zuckerberg’s phone call highlights the yawning divide between conservative and liberal tech titans. Many tech investors publicly pledged their support for Kamala Harris—who nobody ever knew was invigorating the tech sector with her “values.” Meanwhile, Trump has now gained a potential ally in Zuckerberg, a move that may indicate a strategic shift in Silicon Valley, weighing profits against personal politics.
Zuckerberg’s ongoing quest for a more rugged appearance, complete with kickboxing sessions and patriotic antics on Independence Day, seems to mirror a sudden craving for authenticity in the often sanitized Silicon Valley. And with Elon Musk hanging out in the Trump camp as well, it appears that some tech elites are now playing both sides, attempting to balance shareholder interests with their discreet aversion for the GOP.
Surprisingly, this newfound camaraderie could be just the breath of fresh air that the conservative movement needs in a digital world most often dominated by left-leaning narratives. The implications of such alliances in the tech sector might influence the upcoming political landscape, shifting the gears of power that often favor the liberal elite. In a time where “badassery” is coming back into fashion, the world might just see conservatism rejuvenated in the face of a tech-driven adversary.
