Zuckerberg Couple: "Trump's Facebook Posts Are Disgusting"

[Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, described U.S. President Donald Trump's posts as "very shocking and disgusting," according to a report by U.S. financial media MarketWatch on the 11th (local time).

According to the report, Zuckerberg responded this way to an open letter from scientists criticizing Facebook's recent decision not to take any action against President Trump's posts, along with his wife Chan.

Zuckerberg stated, "We take your concerns seriously," adding, "We also find the president's divisive and inflammatory remarks very shocking and disgusting."

However, regarding Facebook's response, he maintained his previous stance, saying, "We have already explained why we took this position and how we will proceed going forward."

Earlier, President Trump posted, "When the looting starts, the shooting starts," in relation to the George Floyd protests. Zuckerberg said, "Our position is to allow as much expression as possible unless there is immediate specific harm or danger."

However, as criticism grew both inside and outside the company, he announced, "Under the fundamental principle of protecting users' freedom of expression, we will work toward racial justice and increasing voter participation," and said he would also review future sanction measures.

One scientist who participated in the open letter sent to Zuckerberg revealed his reply on Twitter, disparaging it by saying, "There is no enthusiasm and no promise of actual action."

They also took issue with Zuckerberg responding as co-founder of the 'Chan Zuckerberg Initiative' rather than as Facebook CEO.

The scientists who sent the open letter to Zuckerberg are known to be scientists who have received or are receiving support from the 'Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.'

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.