Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made positive remarks about Donald Trump’s response to nearly being assassinated, praising his raised fist as “one of the most badass things” he had ever seen. Despite declining to endorse a presidential candidate, Zuckerberg commended Trump’s fighting spirit and emotional appeal as an American. This comes amid criticism from both Trump and President Joe Biden towards Zuckerberg.
Trump, who has attacked Zuckerberg in the past, recently suggested that he did not want to ban TikTok as it would benefit Zuckerberg’s social media platforms. Trump has made various accusations against Zuckerberg, including claims that he praised Trump in private. However, Facebook and Instagram reinstated Trump’s accounts last year after being suspended following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Zuckerberg, who has supported Republicans in the past, donated $350 million during the 2020 election cycle to local election offices, which some Republicans accused of helping get President Biden elected. Biden himself has criticized Zuckerberg, calling him a “real problem.” Since the assassination attempt and Biden’s poor debate performance, Trump has received endorsements from high-profile figures like Elon Musk, who officially endorsed him just after the incident.
Overall, Zuckerberg’s positive comments about Trump’s response to the assassination attempt and his refusal to endorse a candidate demonstrate his complex relationship with politics and key political figures.
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