A new report from that reveals the many Meta employees are upset and shocked by CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent behavior and public image changes.
According to the report, 45 people who know or have worked with Zuckerberg say he seems to be getting closer to U.S. President Donald Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. Some staff members have even started calling him “MAGA Mark.” They describe his shift as part of a dramatic “midlife crisis.”
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A Surprising Change in Personality and Style
Zuckerberg, who was once seen as a supporter of social justice, now appears very different. Employees said they feel emotions like “grief,” “horror,” and “betrayal.” He now wears flashy outfits like gold chains and shearling jackets, and has changed his hairstyle from a simple buzz cut to a ginger mullet.
Controversial Comments Spark Backlash
When Zuckerberg appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, he made several bold statements. He said corporate America is “culturally neutered” and called for more “masculine energy” at work. These comments upset many Meta employees, and some even brought up their concerns in a company meeting.
However, Zuckerberg reportedly didn’t care much about the criticism. One employee claimed he responded by saying, “If you don’t like it, tough st.”**
Insiders believe Zuckerberg may be trying to become more popular—like Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. They say he feels Musk is seen as bold and cool, and Zuckerberg wants the same attention.
One source said, “He saw that Elon Musk was popular among tech bros. He wanted to be seen as cool too. He just wants people to like him.”
Zuckerberg also talked about his passion for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training on the podcast. He said that aggression isn’t bad and can be helpful if used properly at work.
Meta employees are feeling disappointed and shocked by Mark Zuckerberg’s new public image and behavior. Many think he’s trying to be more like Elon Musk and change how people see him, even if that means upsetting his own team
