Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has found himself at the center of controversy after being accused of "ogling" Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez during President Donald Trump's inauguration and subsequently "liking" a photo of her on Instagram. The incidents have sparked widespread criticism and ridicule across social media, fueling a wave of memes and heated commentary.
The initial stir began on Monday during Trump's swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda. Sanchez, seated between Bezos and Zuckerberg in a front-row lineup of tech moguls, wore a striking white pantsuit paired with a revealing lace bustier, which drew significant attention. Social media users were quick to notice and comment on footage of Zuckerberg appearing to glance at Sanchez's décolletage after she removed her coat.
While attendees such as Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk also sat nearby, much of the online discourse zeroed in on Zuckerberg's brief yet widely publicized glance. A video clip showing the moment spread rapidly, accompanied by a deluge of memes and commentary mocking the tech billionaire.
Mark Zuckerberg was caught fact-checking pic.twitter.com/guiFdmCOvR — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) January 20, 2025
Just a day later, Zuckerberg stirred further online chatter by "liking" a sultry photo Sanchez posted on Instagram. The image, shared ahead of the Starlight Ball held in honor of Trump, showcased her in another revealing outfit-a low-cut blazer and white bustier. Social media users wasted no time reacting to Zuckerberg's visible appreciation of the post.
"You guys are literally gonna get him killed by his wife lmao," one user on X, formerly known as Twitter, quipped, referring to Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan. Another commented, "Zuck making likes private next," while others joked about his apparent fascination with Bezos' fiancée.
The online backlash extended to Sanchez herself, with critics lambasting her outfit choices. Some accused her of lacking respect for the formality of the events, while others called her attire "cheap" and "classless." Memes comparing Sanchez to characters from Seinfeld and The Office circulated widely, with one describing her look as an "Amazon return," poking fun at Bezos' connection to the e-commerce giant.
Despite the uproar, Zuckerberg has not issued a public response to either the inauguration footage or his Instagram activity. His silence has done little to quell the flood of commentary, with critics and fans alike continuing to speculate about his behavior.
Sanchez, 55, a former TV reporter, has often been in the public eye for her bold fashion choices and high-profile relationship with Bezos. Her Alexander McQueen bustier, reportedly priced at $1,800, added to the buzz surrounding her presence at the inauguration.
While some defended Sanchez's sartorial decisions as expressions of confidence and individuality, others saw them as inappropriate for the solemnity of the event. One X user remarked, "Good grief, Lauren Sanchez. Put them away for one day," while another wrote, "Proof you can't buy class."
