Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht draws boos cruising into Seattle as Meta slashes jobs there
Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht, named 'Launchpad', faced public backlash upon its arrival in Seattle amid significant job cuts at Meta. The yacht's entrance coincided with the announcement of 1,395 layoffs in the area, leading to criticism of Zuckerberg's display of wealth. Critics labeled the timing as tone-deaf, highlighting the contrast between the layoffs and the luxury vessel.
- ▪Zuckerberg's superyacht drew boos when it arrived in Seattle as Meta confirmed 1,395 layoffs.
- ▪The yacht, called 'Launchpad', reportedly cost $300 million and is one of the largest seen in the area.
- ▪Meta's job cuts were part of a larger reduction of 8,000 positions company-wide, while the company invests heavily in AI development.
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Business Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht draws boos cruising into Seattle as Meta slashes jobs there By Thomas Barrabi Published May 27, 2026, 1:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mark Zuckerberg came under fire after his $300 million superyacht made a splashy entrance in a Seattle harbor – right as Meta confirmed about 1,400 layoffs in its local office. The 390-foot vessel, called “Launchpad,” drew a round of boos and heckles when it floated into Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on Tuesday – with one angry bystander screaming that the billionaire should “pay some f–king taxes,” GeekWire reported. Zuckerberg himself did not appear to be on board the vessel.
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