In a raging diatribe on Truth Social Tuesday morning, Donald Trump threatened to imprison “election fraudsters for a long time,” including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, marking another instance of his ongoing feud with the Facebook founder. The former president’s troubling rhetoric raises concerns about the future of American politics, particularly as he remains a viable contender for the upcoming November election, despite his criminal conviction.
Trump directed his threat towards Zuckerberg during a post about the SAVE Act, a Republican-backed legislation aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting in federal elections—an act already prohibited by existing laws. The problem, of course, is that it’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections.
Despite evidence showing no widespread electoral fraud, Trump’s post veered into baseless accusations against Democrats and misleading claims about illegal migrants gaining voting rights.
“All I can say is that if I’m elected President, we will pursue Election Fraudsters at levels never seen before, and they will be sent to prison for long periods of time,” Trump wrote on Tuesday. “We already know who you are. DON’T DO IT! ZUCKERBUCKS, be careful!”
Trump’s animosity towards Facebook has been persistent, accusing the platform of conspiring against him and labeling it an “enemy of the people” during a CNBC interview in March. Despite being banned from the platform following the January 6th insurrection, Trump has continued to utilize other means to reach his audience, including advertising.
Previously, Trump has suggested General Mark Milley should be executed for treason.
