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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has frequently expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing conservative perspectives.
Authored by a team consisting of Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, which was a rare opportunity for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg initiated the meeting, despite a strained relationship between the two over the last ten years. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly restricting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, leading to public criticism of Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and at public events.
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. According to anonymous sources, the two men had a cordial meeting where Mr. Zuckerberg congratulated Mr. Trump on his presidential victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta stated that this is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of being invited to have dinner with President Trump and to have the chance to speak with members of his team regarding the upcoming administration.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing repercussions from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing them of censoring conservative views. Former President Trump has even called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be jailed for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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