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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The incoming president has 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.
On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg had a rare in-person meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a positive relationship with Mr. Trump.
According to three sources familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg organized a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their somewhat rocky relationship in recent years. Mr. Trump has frequently criticized Meta for allegedly censoring him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, often attacking Mr. Zuckerberg both online and in public appearances.
According to anonymous sources, Mark Zuckerberg flew to West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. They exchanged pleasantries, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg made arrangements to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta commented that it is a significant moment for the advancement of American innovation. They expressed Mark’s appreciation for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and for the chance 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 any negative consequences that may arise from the new administration. Meta has frequently been criticized by conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress pushing for restrictions on what they perceive as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly demanded that Mr. Zuckerberg be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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