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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump has previously expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, which is unusual for him. This meeting is part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place, which was initiated by Mr. Zuckerberg. Over the last ten years, Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump have had a difficult relationship. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and in 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, the following day. Sources, who requested anonymity, shared that the two men had a cordial meeting where Zuckerberg congratulated Trump on his presidential victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson for Meta stated that this is a crucial moment for American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
Mr. Zuckerberg is making efforts to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash from the new administration. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some lawmakers accusing the company of censoring conservative perspectives. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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