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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. President Trump has expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, claiming that they suppress conservative opinions.
Authored 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 meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals with information on the situation confirmed that a meeting took place, initiated by Mr. Zuckerberg. Their relationship has been tense over the last ten years. Mr. Trump believes that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, leading him to criticize Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The sources, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the two men had a friendly conversation, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson for Meta expressed that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is making efforts to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing any backlash from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing the company of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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