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Mark Zuckerberg meets with President Trump at his resort in Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump has often expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing conservative opinions.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, which was a rare in-person meeting. This meeting was part of Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. The meeting was arranged by Mr. Zuckerberg, despite a history of tension between him and Mr. Trump over the last ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently criticized Meta for allegedly limiting the reach of conservative voices, including his own, on its social media platforms. He has publicly attacked Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public appearances.
Mark Zuckerberg traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night before meeting with President Trump at his hotel and private club, Mar-a-Lago, the following day. Sources who wished to remain anonymous reported that the meeting was cordial, with Zuckerberg offering congratulations to Trump on his election victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg made plans to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta stated that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg appreciated the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
As the CEO, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from possible backlash from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress wanting to limit what they view as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be imprisoned for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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