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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President-elect has expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, alleging that they suppress conservative opinions.
Written by a team consisting of Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday to try to build a good relationship with him. This meeting was a rare opportunity for them to meet in person.
Three individuals familiar with the situation have verified that a meeting took place which was instigated by Mr. Zuckerberg. There has been tension between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump for the last ten years. 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 at public events.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, the following day. Sources, who requested anonymity, shared that the conversation between the two men was mostly friendly, with Zuckerberg congratulating 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, as reported by sources.
A representative from Meta expressed the significance of the current period for American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the incoming administration with his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing consequences from the new government. Conservatives in Washington have often criticized Meta for censoring conservative opinions, with some members of Congress even suggesting regulations. 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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