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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The president-elect has previously expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative perspectives.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday in a rare in-person meeting. This was another effort by the CEO of Meta to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three individuals with information on the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg was the one who initiated the meeting, despite having a tense relationship with Mr. Trump for the last ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and in public speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mr. Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Mr. Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. Sources who requested anonymity revealed that the two men had a friendly conversation, with Mr. Zuckerberg congratulating Mr. Trump on his election victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg intended to dine together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta stated that they see this as a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is making efforts to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress accusing the company of censoring conservative perspectives. Additionally, former President Trump has even called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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