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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump has frequently criticized Zuckerberg’s social media platforms for allegedly 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 was a rare occasion for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
According to three individuals familiar with the situation, Mark Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Donald Trump. The two have had a tense relationship for the past ten years, with Trump accusing Meta of unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms. Trump has publicly criticized Zuckerberg on social media and during his 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, on Wednesday. The information comes from anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about the meeting. During the meeting, Zuckerberg and Trump mostly exchanged friendly greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg intended to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later in the evening.
A spokesperson from Meta expressed the significance of the meeting for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is reaching out to protect Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing them of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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