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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has often criticized Zuckerberg’s social media platforms for allegedly censoring conservative opinions.
Authored 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 opportunity for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of 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 between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. It was Mr. Zuckerberg who initiated the meeting, despite the strained relationship he has had with Mr. Trump for the past 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 during his speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in 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 requested anonymity, reported that the meeting was mostly friendly, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his election victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was arranged for Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening.
A representative from Meta emphasized the significance of this moment for the advancement of innovation in America. 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 making efforts to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from possible backlash from the new administration. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress wanting to limit what they perceive as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly demanded for Mr. Zuckerberg to be arrested for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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