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Facebook fired Oculus founder for being pro-Trump: Report

However, the latest report indicates that he was placed on leave and then fired for supporting Donald Trump

Luckey, 24, lives in a 78-year-old mansion with a group of friends

Luckey, 24, lives in a 78-year-old mansion with a group of friends

ANI California

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey was reportedly fired by Facebook for supporting Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.

It was learned during the 2016 presidential election that Luckey secretly made a $10,000 donation to an anti-Hillary Clinton group which led to his secret departure from the social networking giant. He was also reportedly pressured into voicing support for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.

However, the latest report indicates that he was placed on leave and then fired for supporting Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, Facebook maintains that Luckey's departure was not due to his political views or his donation to the group. The company also stresses that Luckey was not pressured into saying anything which was not factual.

 

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First Published: Nov 12 2018 | 12:45 PM IST

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