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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump has expressed displeasure with Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative perspectives.
Authors of this article include Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday in an uncommon in-person meeting. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
According to three sources familiar with the situation, a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg, who has not had a good relationship with Mr. Trump for ten years, initiated the meeting. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly restricting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during his speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, the following day. Sources, who asked to remain anonymous, shared that the meeting was cordial, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his election victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg decided to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta stated that it is a crucial period for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is reaching out to the incoming administration as he tries to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing any negative consequences. Meta has been a frequent target of criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress accusing the company of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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