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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has frequently expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of 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, marking a rare occasion where they met in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s ongoing efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three sources confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg initiated the meeting, despite having a strained relationship with Mr. Trump for the past ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently accused Meta of unfairly limiting his and other conservatives’ presence on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during his speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mark Zuckerberg traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The details were provided by anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about the meeting. During the meeting, Zuckerberg and Trump exchanged friendly greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later in the evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta expressed that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and for the chance to discuss the incoming administration with members of his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential consequences from the new administration. Conservatives in Washington have criticized Meta for censoring conservative viewpoints, and some members of Congress have suggested regulating the company. Former President Trump even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for allegedly working against him in the 2020 election.
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