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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The incoming president has frequently expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media sites, claiming they suppress conservative perspectives.
Written by a team of journalists including 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 meeting in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
According to three sources, a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump, with Mr. Zuckerberg being the one to initiate it. The two have had a tense relationship for the past ten years. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg both online and during public appearances.
On Tuesday evening, Mr. Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Mr. Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. According to unnamed sources, the two men had a casual conversation, with Mr. Zuckerberg congratulating Mr. Trump on his election win. The sources requested anonymity as they were not permitted to talk about the meeting.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, it was arranged for Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening.
A representative from Meta expressed that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
As the CEO, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservative groups in Washington who believe there is censorship of conservative opinions. 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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