• Steve Bannon called Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg "untrustworthy" on his podcast.
• Bannon claims Elon Musk is still likely to remain in the MAGA movement.
• Bannon criticized Zuckerberg for allegedly "stealing" the 2020 election.
• Meta plans to change its policies on content moderation.

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has intensified his critiques of tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk in a series of public comments circulating this week. In a recent episode of his podcast "Bannon’s War Room," Bannon accused Zuckerberg of being "not to be trusted at all," emphasizing that Zuckerberg's involvement in the Trump administration only underscores his reliability issues. He alleged that Zuckerberg "put up $450 million of his own money to steal the 2020 election," reflecting a broader skepticism toward Zuckerberg's business motivations amidst political pressures and content moderation policies at Meta, as reported by The Hill.

In another statement, Bannon remarked on Musk's potential influence within the MAGA movement, suggesting that despite previous criticisms, Musk is "not gonna be totally out." Bannon spoke about transforming Musk from a "techno-feudalist to a populist nationalist," indicating he believes Musk retains significant sway due to his financial contributions, including checks totaling $250 million. Bannon's provocative stance on Musk aligns with his ongoing effort to position figures within the technology sector more favorably towards conservative nationalism, as noted in his dialogue with Politico.

These statements by Bannon highlight the tech industry’s growing intersection with political movements, wherein Bannon promises to maintain pressure on these moguls. He framed his objectives around leveraging their resources for populist causes rather than allowing them to diverge from the MAGA agenda. The Hill has reached out to Meta and Tesla for further comments on Bannon's claims.