Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues his unique Independence Day tradition by posting a video of himself wake surfing, this time with a creative twist. On July 4, 2025, Zuckerberg shared a video showing him wake surfing while wearing an inflatable suit printed with the American flag, literally embodying the stars and stripes. This marks the latest in a series of patriotic displays by the tech mogul on the Fourth of July.
Last year, Zuckerberg’s Independence Day video featured him dressed in a tuxedo, sipping a beer in one hand and waving the American flag in the other as he surfed, set to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.”
The video, shot against a scenic mountain backdrop, highlighted his evolving public persona from a socially awkward tech entrepreneur to a more relatable and charismatic figure. The 2024 video was widely praised on social media for its blend of style and patriotism, garnering hundreds of thousands of likes and comments, and was seen as a symbol of his recovery from an ACL injury.
Zuckerberg’s signature way to connect with the public
Zuckerberg’s annual Fourth of July posts have become a signature way for him to connect with the public, combining his love for surfing with a display of American pride. While some viewers have mocked the videos as “cringe,” many others have applauded his creativity and charisma, with some calling him the “official mascot of America”.
This year’s video continues the tradition with a humorous and visually striking approach, showing Zuckerberg not only celebrating the nation’s 249th Independence Day but also maintaining his presence as a cultural figure beyond the tech industry. His posts reflect a blend of patriotism, personal style, and a touch of lightheartedness that resonates with a broad audience.
Zuckerberg’s ongoing tradition underscores his efforts to humanize his public image while celebrating a significant national holiday in a memorable and unconventional way.
Social media reacts
A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Zuckerberg transforming himself into a relatable human being is the most refreshing thing that has happened on social media this decade.”
While another wrote that, “he finally got the adventure update.”
Another account on X posted Zuckerberg’s surfing video by captioning it, “Mark Zuckerberg may now be the official mascot of America.”
The US is marking its 249th Independence Day on July 4, 2025. The nation declared its independence on July 4, 1776, and the day has since been observed annually as a federal holiday.