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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump has been known for criticizing Mr. 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 rare in-person meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, as part of his ongoing efforts to build a positive relationship with the new president.
According to three sources familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their strained relationship in recent years. Mr. Trump has been critical of Meta for allegedly unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg both online and during public speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening 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 pleasantries, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg intended to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening.
A Meta spokesperson expressed that this is a significant moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and 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 facing any negative consequences from the new government. Meta has been a frequent target of criticism from conservatives in Washington, who accuse the company of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has accused Mr. Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 election and even suggested that he should be imprisoned.
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