Tom Steyer gives middle finger to Mark Zuckerberg over contribution in CA gov. race
Tom Steyer criticized Mark Zuckerberg for a significant campaign contribution to his opponent in the California gubernatorial race. Steyer highlighted the timing of the donation alongside Meta's layoffs, suggesting a connection between the two events. The political rivalry is intensifying as both candidates vie for support ahead of the election.
- ▪Tom Steyer is running for governor of California and is competing against Xavier Becerra.
- ▪Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donated $950,000 to a group supporting Becerra's campaign.
- ▪Steyer's criticism included a reference to Meta's recent layoffs affecting over 10% of its workforce.
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Politics Tom Steyer gives middle finger to Mark Zuckerberg over contribution in CA gov. race By Zain Khan Published May 20, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer ripped into Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg over his company’s campaign contributions to challenger Xavier Becerra — issuing a warning to the tech titan as ahead of the election. Steyer posted a screenshot of campaign filings on X showing a $950,000 donation from Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms, Inc. to an Oakland-based group supporting Becerra’s bid for governor. 3 Tom Steyer. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez “5 p.m. today: Meta gives $950K for @XavierBecerra. 4 a.m.
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