Former President Donald Trump issued a threat against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Truth Social, warning of legal action against “election fraudsters,” including Zuckerberg. This outburst comes as Trump continues to push false claims about election fraud and attack his political opponents.
In his post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned the SAVE Act, a Republican-backed legislation aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting in federal elections. Despite the fact that it is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, Trump falsely accused Democrats of allowing “illegal migrants” to vote. He directed his anger towards Zuckerberg, using the derogatory term “Zuckerbucks” to refer to the Facebook founder.
This is not the first time Trump has targeted Zuckerberg, as he has previously accused Facebook of conspiring against him. Despite being banned from the platform after the Jan. 6 insurrection, Trump is free to spread misinformation and lies on the site. Trump has also previously called for Zuckerberg to be prosecuted, claiming that the election was rigged and that Democrats are cheating.
Trump’s threats and attacks on political opponents raise concerns about the future of American democracy. With Trump leading in national polls against President Joe Biden and Independent nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., there is a real possibility of him being elected again in November. Many mainstream Democrats are calling for Biden to step aside, but it seems unlikely that he will do so.
The close race between Trump and Biden in polls, particularly in swing states like Wisconsin, indicates a challenging road ahead for those who value democracy and the rule of law. With Trump’s history of divisive rhetoric and attacks on political opponents, the upcoming election is shaping up to be a crucial moment for the future of American politics. Only time will tell how voters will respond to Trump’s controversial statements and actions.
