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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has been expressing criticism towards Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative viewpoints.
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 opportunity for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s ongoing efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
According to three individuals familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg arranged a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their strained relationship in recent years. Mr. Trump has criticized Meta for allegedly censoring him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, often publicly attacking Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public appearances.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night before meeting with President Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. Sources who wished to remain anonymous stated that the two men had a friendly conversation, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his election victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was arranged that Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg would have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel that same evening.
A spokesperson from Meta expressed 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 to discuss the upcoming administration with members of his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from possible backlash from the new government. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington who believe there is censorship of conservative opinions. Former President Trump has even called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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