Posted on 01/18/2023 9:48:34 PM PST by conservative98
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Fox News Digital that Facebook "needs us more than we need them," but confirmed that his campaign is working to set up a meeting to discuss his reinstatement to the platform with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ahead of the 2024 election cycle.
Trump, who announced his 2024 presidential campaign in November, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that Facebook has "lost $700 billion since I was de-platformed."
"It has been considered a major business mistake for them, Twitter, and others," he said.
"If they took us back, it would help them greatly, and that's okay with me," Trump continued. "But they need us more than we need them."
He added: "We are talking to them, and we'll see how it all works out."
Trump was banned from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The former president has since created his own social media company, Truth Social, which serves as a platform for his statements and announcements.
"Truth Social is through the roof," Trump told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.
As for Facebook, however, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital it is a platform that campaign officials view as critical — specifically for the campaign's data operation, including advertising, fundraising and more — as the team works to energize its voters.
"Free speech is an essential part of democracy and President Trump must be allowed to speak directly to the American people so they can be informed about his vision as they cast their ballots," said Cheung. "We have seen how Big Tech has tried to silence President Trump and other conservatives, and continuing this abhorrent practice is un-American and undemocratic."
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He told Fox News that Facebook served as a major campaign outreach tool in 2016 and was also used for fundraising specifically with regard to small dollar donations. Cheung said Facebook serves as a critical "operational tool."
Cheung pointed to the 2016 campaign, citing the nearly 6 million different versions of ads Trump ran. He said Trump spent $44 million between June and November 2016 on Facebook efforts.
"Being back on the platform will be an important tool for the 2024 campaign to reach voters through advertising, grassroots mobilization and fundraising, like all other candidates are able to do," Cheung said.
A $700. Billion Dollar loss?
Looks like Trump has performed his due diligence. These are matters legally available to the public, but usually overlooked.
Can someone explain this to? Truth Social is Android/Smart Phone based and me and millions of others use a PC for that sort of thing.
I should have mentioned I live overseas.
The Truth Social SPAC, Digital World Acquisition, has lost over 81% of its value in a year.
Still not enough.
I have to laugh at Conservatives and Freepers who say, “I’m only on Fascist Book to keep in touch with family and friends.”
The people running Fascist Book today are the same ones who helped rig the 2020 election. Every time you’re on Fascist Book you are making $$$ for these people, who use it against us.
Facebook is old news...and his Truth Social thing is not impressive.
Maybe he should try recording some videos outlining what specific things he would do if elected on various issues and put them on his web site.
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