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Mark Zuckerberg recently had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The president-elect has expressed 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 occasion for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s effort to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation have verified that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg initiated the meeting, despite a history of tension between him and Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during his speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, the following day. Sources, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the conversation between the two men was mostly friendly, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his election victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta stated that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of innovation in America. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences from the new government. Meta has been criticized by conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress wanting to limit what they view as censorship of 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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