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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The president-elect has frequently expressed his disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing 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 meeting was part of Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three sources confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump, with Mr. Zuckerberg taking the initiative. The two have had a tense relationship for the past ten years. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during 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, shared that the two men had a friendly conversation, with Mr. Zuckerberg congratulating Mr. Trump on his presidential victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, as reported by sources.
A spokesperson from Meta stated that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to attend a dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing consequences from the new government. Conservatives in Washington have been critical of Meta, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions. Former President Trump even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be jailed for allegedly working against him in the 2020 election.
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