Former President Donald Trump claimed in an interview with New York Magazine that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told him he would not vote for a Democrat in the 2024 election following an assassination attempt on Trump. Trump recounted that Zuckerberg, who has historically supported Democrats, praised his resilience after the attack. Meta has contested Trump’s claims, stating Zuckerberg has not communicated his voting intentions and will not endorse any candidate.
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Despite their contentious history, Zuckerberg did express admiration for Trump’s actions post-assassination attempt, calling his iconic fist pump “one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen.”
Mark Zuckerberg said that Donald Trump’s immediate reaction after being shot was “badass” and inspiring — without endorsing the former president.
The Meta CEO spoke exclusively to @emilychangtv on The Circuit https://t.co/Y1s1HmhotX pic.twitter.com/DQI10NHzhq
— Bloomberg (@business) July 19, 2024
However, Zuckerberg has remained neutral regarding political endorsements and has not spoken out on Trump’s behalf since making this remark in July.
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