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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The incoming president has frequently expressed 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.
According to three sources familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, with whom he has had a tense relationship for the last ten years. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly limiting his and other conservatives’ presence on its social media platforms, and has criticized Mr. Zuckerberg both online and in public speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. Sources who wish 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 at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, as reported by sources.
A representative from Meta expressed that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and for the chance to discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is reaching out to the incoming administration as he tries to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress criticizing what they perceive as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be arrested for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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