Trump is not playing anymore games.
In his forthcoming book, “Save America,” former President Donald Trump does not hold back in his criticism of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that Zuckerberg played a role in undermining him during the 2020 election and warning of potential legal consequences for future misconduct.
Trump, who is now 78, details his interactions with the 40-year-old tech mogul and expresses deep frustration over the events of the 2020 election. The book, scheduled for release on September 3, features Trump’s stern warning: “We are monitoring him closely. If he engages in any illegal activities this time, he could face life in prison, along with others who attempt to cheat in the 2024 Presidential Election.”
This latest critique of Zuckerberg is just one chapter in Trump’s ongoing battle with the Meta chief. Earlier this year, Trump diverged from his party’s stance and voiced support for TikTok, cautioning that banning the app could result in a boost for Zuckerberg’s Facebook. He argued, “If TikTok is eliminated, Facebook and Zuckerberg will see their business double.”
Congress eventually responded by passing a bipartisan bill that demanded TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, either divest from the app or face a ban from major app stores, citing national security risks. This decision followed significant lobbying from GOP donor Jeff Yass.
Trump’s dissatisfaction with Zuckerberg has been vocal and continuous. Last month, he took to Truth Social to blast Zuckerberg, declaring, “ELECTION FRAUDSTERS are at unprecedented levels, and they will face long prison sentences. We know who you are. Be cautious, ZUCKERBUCKS!”
The term “Zuckerbucks” refers to the approximately $420 million Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, contributed to support state and local election processes during the pandemic. Despite assurances from Zuckerberg that these funds were intended to be nonpartisan and spread across various communities, Trump and other critics believe the money favored one side.
In response, Zuckerberg has pledged not to make similar contributions ahead of the November 5 presidential election. In a recent letter to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Zuckerberg insisted that his intention was to remain neutral and avoid any appearance of bias, expressing regret over past decisions influenced by government pressure.
Republicans have scrutinized Meta for its role in suppressing The Post’s explosive story about Hunter Biden’s laptop and alleged coordination with the administration to limit certain COVID-19 information. Zuckerberg has acknowledged that some decisions made under government pressure were mistakes and has committed to resisting similar pressures in the future.
Meta had previously suspended Trump’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, though Trump was reinstated early last year. During his social media ban, Trump launched his own platform, Truth Social, and has increased his activity on X (formerly Twitter).
In “Save America,” Trump recounts how Zuckerberg, despite presenting a friendly facade and visiting the Oval Office with his wife, was simultaneously conspiring against him, suggesting that Zuckerberg’s actions were part of a broader plot to undermine his presidency.
