Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow, has expressed skepticism about Mark Zuckerberg’s apparent shift toward conservatism.
Why It Matters
Lindell is a prominent figure in the MAGA movement and an outspoken supporter of President-elect Donald Trump. In addition to running MyPillow, he operates FrankSpeech, a platform that amplifies right-wing pundits and shares his personal commentary.
Meta, the company Zuckerberg founded, has recently undergone several notable changes. These include the appointment of high-profile conservatives such as Joel Kaplan and Dana White, the departure of former British Liberal Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, the removal of fact-checking measures, and lifted restrictions on topics like immigration and gender. Many interpret these actions as signs that Zuckerberg, previously known for supporting liberal causes, may be aligning Meta’s platforms with conservative ideologies, mirroring the approach of Elon Musk at Twitter. The moves are also seen as an attempt to align with the incoming Trump administration.
What To Know
During an interview with Natalie Winters on Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast, Lindell criticized Zuckerberg’s perceived political pivot. Winters joked, "Whatever you do, don’t give Mark Zuckerberg a MyPillow promo code as he tries to complete his MAGA conversion."
Lindell responded, “What’s going on there? I can’t believe it. What a shameful thing, the stuff he did back then. And now he’s changed? Come on.” Referring to Zuckerberg as “Suckerberg,” Lindell dismissed the Meta CEO’s intentions, while Winters labeled Zuckerberg an “absolute disgrace.”
In a separate 48-minute video titled "Don’t Fall for Zuckerberg MAGA Conversion," Winters delved deeper into the issue, criticizing Zuckerberg’s recent behavior. She quipped, “Mark Zuckerberg, for all the money you have, you need to get a better acting coach.”
Zuckerberg recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he criticized the White House for pressuring Meta to moderate content. The interview, in which he expressed disapproval of President Joe Biden, aired just 10 days before Trump’s inauguration.
What People Are Saying
Mark Zuckerberg on Fox & Friends: “The recent elections feel like a cultural tipping point towards once again prioritizing speech.”
President-elect Trump on Fox News Digital: “Honestly, I think they’ve come a long way—Meta, Facebook, I think they’ve come a long way.”
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