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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The incoming president has often expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative perspectives.
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 occurrence. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
According to sources familiar with the situation, a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump, which was arranged by Mr. Zuckerberg. The two have had a tense relationship for the last ten years. Mr. Trump has repeatedly accused Meta of unfairly limiting his and other conservatives’ presence on their social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg both online and in public speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mr. Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Mr. Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, the following day. This information comes from sources who wished to remain anonymous. During the meeting, Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump exchanged niceties, with Mr. Zuckerberg congratulating Mr. Trump on his presidential victory.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later in the evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta stated that it is a crucial period for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg appreciated the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing consequences from the new administration. Conservatives in Washington have been critical of Meta for censoring conservative opinions, with some members of Congress wanting to limit their power. Former President Trump has even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be arrested for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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