Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg sparks rumours he wants to succeed Trump with epic US speaking tour
The social media genius has also fuelled speculation of a White House run by announcing he had rediscovered religion
MARK Zuckerberg is rumoured to be preparing a sensational bid to become the next US President as he reveals plans to tour the United States.
The Facebook CEO has announced he is touring every single state throughout 2017 in an effort to meet "new people and hear their opinions".
Some observers claim the move indicates Zuckerberg may be interested in pursuing a political career in future.
Last month it emerged the social media guru had discussed with company board members how he might enter politics, while retaining control of Facebook.
And now he also said that he was no longer an atheist after rediscovering God, telling a follower on Christmas Day that he realised "religion is very important".
Millions of people could potentially run for US President which requires candidates to be aged 35 or over, to have been born in the USA and lived there for 14 years.
Now the 32-year-old announced his plans to tour the 50 states during 2017.
Speaking on his page, Zuckerberg said: "After a tumultuous last year, my hope for this challenge is to get out and talk to more people about how they're living, working and thinking about the future.
"Priscilla and I have enjoyed taking road trips together since we started dating. Recently, I've travelled around the world and visited many cities, and now I'm excited to explore more of our country and meet more people here.
"My work is about connecting the world and giving everyone a voice.
"I want to personally hear more of those voices this year.
"It will help me lead the work at Facebook and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative so we can make the most positive impact as the world enters an important new period.
"My trips this year will take different forms, road trips with Priscilla, stops in small towns and universities, visits to our offices across the country, meetings with teachers and scientists, and trips to fun places you recommend along the way."
The tech genius was voted 10th on list of the the world's most powerful people last month.
After Donald Trump was elected, Zuckerberg shot down claims fake news stories on Facebook had influenced the result.
"The idea that fake news on Facebook, which is a very small amount of the content, influenced the election in any way I think is a pretty crazy idea," he said at a live technology conference in California, reports the .
"Voters make decisions based on their lived experience."
Zuckerberg said he was "feeling hopeful" in a post after Trump won the race for White House, as the new Commander in Chief announced he plans to dissolve his charitable foundation to avoid conflicts of interest.
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