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Mark Zuckerberg recently had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump has previously expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions.
Written by a team of authors consisting of Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schle
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday in a rare in-person meeting. This meeting is part of Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three individuals who are familiar with the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place, which was instigated by Mr. Zuckerberg. Over the last ten years, Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump have had a tense relationship. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unjustly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public 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. The meeting was reported by anonymous sources who were not allowed to disclose the details. They mainly exchanged pleasant greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg made arrangements to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta expressed the significance of this moment for American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming 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. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing the company of censoring conservative views. 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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