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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump has frequently expressed his disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing 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 opportunity 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, Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their strained relationship in the last ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its platforms, and has criticized Mr. Zuckerberg publicly on social media and during 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. Sources, who wished to remain anonymous, reported 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 made arrangements to dine together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta expressed that this is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences with the new government. Meta has been criticized by conservatives in Washington for censoring conservative opinions. Some members of Congress have even suggested limiting Meta’s power. Additionally, former President Trump has accused Mr. Zuckerberg of trying to undermine him during the 2020 election and has called for his imprisonment as retaliation.
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