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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has always been vocal about his concerns regarding 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, marking a rare in-person meeting between the two. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a positive relationship with Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation have confirmed that the meeting was arranged by Mr. Zuckerberg, who has had a tense relationship with Mr. Trump for the last ten years. Mr. Trump has continuously claimed that Meta has unjustly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The information comes from anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about the meeting. During the meeting, Zuckerberg and Trump exchanged friendly greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg scheduled to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening.
A spokesperson from Meta stated that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. Mark Zuckerberg 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 trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing consequences from the new administration. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress wanting to limit what they perceive as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly demanded that Mr. Zuckerberg be imprisoned for allegedly plotting against him during the 2020 election.
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