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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has frequently expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing 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 occasion for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals familiar with the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. Mr. Zuckerberg, who has had a difficult relationship with Mr. Trump for the last ten years, initiated the meeting. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The meeting was described by anonymous sources as mostly consisting of friendly conversation, with Zuckerberg congratulating 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 that evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta stated that this is a significant moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg was thankful for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and for the chance to discuss the new administration with members of his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is making efforts to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences that may arise from the new administration. Meta has frequently been criticized by conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress accusing them of censoring conservative opinions. 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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