Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic foundation scrubs evidence of millions funneled to anti-Trump groups, raising questions about the true motives behind Big Tech’s ‘charitable’ endeavors.
At a Glance
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative removed past grant information after ties to anti-Trump groups were exposed
- Foundation initially listed over 5,000 grants, many to leftist groups, later reduced to 680
- Zuckerberg donated nearly $2 billion to Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which funds anti-Trump group Protect Democracy
- Foundation known for “Zuckbucks” scheme, influencing local elections in favor of Democrats
- Millions funneled to leftist causes through various controlled entities and foundations
Zuckerberg’s Philanthropic Sleight of Hand
Well, folks, it looks like Mark Zuckerberg’s idea of ‘philanthropy’ is about as transparent as a brick wall. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the so-called charitable organization founded by Facebook’s boy wonder and his wife, has been caught with its hand in the cookie jar of political manipulation. In a move that reeks of damage control, the foundation has scrubbed its website of information about thousands of grants, many of which conveniently found their way into the coffers of left-wing groups.
This isn’t just spring cleaning, folks. We’re talking about the sudden disappearance of over 4,300 grants from public view. The foundation went from boasting about more than 5,000 grants to a measly 680. What happened to the other 4,320? Did they vanish into the same black hole where Hillary’s emails disappeared?
Follow the Money: Zuckerberg’s Leftist Laundromat
Now, let’s follow the money trail, shall we? Zuckerberg, in his infinite generosity, donated a cool $1.9 billion to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. And wouldn’t you know it, this foundation just happens to fund an anti-Trump group called Protect Democracy. But hold your horses! Zuckerberg’s spokesman, probably with a straight face, claimed that “neither Mr. Zuckerberg nor his wife, nor their joint philanthropic organization, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, had ever made a donation to Protect Democracy.”
“neither Mr. Zuckerberg nor his wife, nor their joint philanthropic organization, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, had ever made a donation to Protect Democracy.” – Zuckerberg’s spokesman
Oh, well that clears everything up, doesn’t it? Except it doesn’t. It’s like saying you didn’t rob the bank, you just gave the gun to someone else who did. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation, flush with Zuckerberg’s cash, gave over $4 million to Protect Democracy. But hey, Zuckerberg didn’t do it directly, so his hands are clean, right?
The “Zuckbucks” Scheme: Buying Elections One Grant at a Time
But wait, there’s more! Remember the “Zuckbucks” scheme? That’s where the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative tried to influence local election administration in favor of Democrats. Because nothing says ‘philanthropy’ like trying to tip the scales of democracy, am I right?
“does not mean that he actually donated any funds to Protect Democracy.” – The New York Times
And let’s not forget the laundry list of leftist groups getting a piece of the Zuckerberg pie. We’ve got the National Immigration Forum, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and the Justice Action Center, to name a few. Oh, and don’t miss the $1.9 million to CASA de Maryland, which opposes immigration enforcement. Because who needs borders anyway, right?
FWD.us: Zuckerberg’s Political Puppet Show
But the crown jewel in this circus of ‘charity’ has to be FWD.us. Founded by Zuckerberg himself, this organization is a directly controlled entity of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. It’s funneled millions to leftist causes and groups that oppose Trump policies. We’re talking about the Justice Action Center, CASA de Maryland, and VoteVets Action Fund. It’s like a who’s who of the anti-Trump resistance, all funded by your friendly neighborhood tech billionaire.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more blatant, FWD.us Education Fund has been throwing millions at mass migration NGOs and groups advocating for racial and gender justice. Because nothing says ‘non-partisan philanthropy’ like funding every left-wing cause under the sun.
Folks, this isn’t philanthropy; it’s political manipulation dressed up in a cheap tuxedo. Zuckerberg can scrub his website all he wants, but the stench of his political meddling is getting harder and harder to mask. It’s time we call this what it is: a billionaire using his vast wealth to reshape America in his own liberal image, all while hiding behind the veneer of charity. If this is what passes for philanthropy these days, maybe it’s time we took a long, hard look at who’s really benefiting from these so-called charitable foundations.
