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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. President-elect Trump has expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer
On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump in a rare in-person meeting. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a positive relationship with Trump.
Three individuals with inside information confirmed that the meeting was started by Mr. Zuckerberg, who has had a difficult relationship with Mr. Trump for the last ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, and has criticized Mr. Zuckerberg publicly on social media and in speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The information comes from 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 a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg agreed to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson for Meta stated 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 his team members.
As he tries to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash from the new administration, Mr. Zuckerberg is making efforts to reach out. Meta has faced scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress criticizing what they perceive as censorship of conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly demanded that Mr. Zuckerberg be imprisoned for allegedly working against him in the 2020 election.
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