Trump Threatens Mark Zuckerberg with Life Imprisonment Over Alleged Election Plot

In a dramatic escalation of his ongoing feud with Big Tech, former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 presidential election. According to an excerpt from Trump’s forthcoming book, as reported by Politico, Trump warns Zuckerberg against any similar actions in the upcoming November election, threatening life imprisonment if the tech mogul engages in what he considers illegal activity.

Trump’s claims, as detailed in the book, center around allegations that Zuckerberg was involved in a scheme to undermine his 2020 campaign. Trump accuses Zuckerberg of installing “shameful Lock Boxes” as part of a “true plot against the president.” He recalls how Zuckerberg, along with his wife, attended dinners at the White House and appeared friendly, all while allegedly working to sway the election against him.

The former president also claims that Zuckerberg once praised him as being unmatched on Facebook, yet simultaneously manipulated the platform’s operations to his detriment. In a stern warning, Trump states that Zuckerberg and others who might attempt to “cheat” in the 2024 presidential election would face severe consequences, including the possibility of life imprisonment.

This latest revelation from Trump’s book comes amid his ongoing assertions that the 2020 election was rigged, despite multiple investigations and court rulings finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud. The accusation against Zuckerberg adds a new chapter to Trump’s contentious relationship with social media platforms, which have often been at odds with the former president over issues of misinformation and election integrity.

As Trump prepares for a potential run in the 2024 presidential election, his threats against Zuckerberg signal that election-related controversies and accusations of media bias will likely remain central themes in his rhetoric. The impact of these accusations and how they will influence the relationship between political figures and tech giants like Meta remains to be seen, but it is clear that Trump’s grievances with Big Tech continue to shape his political strategy.