Former US President Donald Trump threatens to jail ‘election fraudster’ Mark Zuckerberg

Donald Trump recently threatened to imprison “election fraudsters,” including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, during a post on Truth Social. This threat comes as Trump remains a prominent figure in American politics with a real chance of being re-elected in November.

Trump’s post, in which he referred to Zuckerberg as “Zuckerbucks,” coincided with his support for the SAVE Act, a Republican-led initiative aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting in federal elections—a practice already illegal in the U.S.

Trump has previously accused Facebook of conspiring against him, despite the platform being a significant venue for the spread of his claims.

After being banned from Facebook following the January 6th coup attempt, Trump has regained the ability to advertise on the platform. His ongoing grievances against Zuckerberg include unfounded claims of election rigging, and he has called for Zuckerberg’s prosecution on multiple occasions.

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In his ongoing narrative, Trump has promised to target and imprison those he perceives as “election fraudsters” if re-elected, suggesting a campaign of retribution against his enemies. He has even called for military tribunals to prosecute figures like former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney for opposing him, and suggested executing General Mark Milley for treason.

Despite these alarming statements, Trump remains a formidable contender in the upcoming election. Recent polling data shows him leading President Joe Biden, with Trump at 42.1 per cent, Biden at 39.9 per cent, and Independent nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 9.5 per cent.

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The possibility of Biden stepping aside in favour of another candidate like Kamala Harris seems unlikely, even though some Democrats have called for it following Biden’s underwhelming debate performance against Trump.

The closeness of the race is underscored by historical and current polling data. For example, Biden’s narrow 2020 victory in Wisconsin by just 20,682 votes is now contrasted with a new AARP poll showing Trump leading Biden in the state.

This polling data indicates a challenging road ahead for those who prioritize democracy and the rule of law in the face of Trump’s potential return to power.