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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has often criticized Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of 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 Trump.
Three individuals who are familiar with the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. The meeting was arranged 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 unjustly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mr. Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Mr. Trump at his Mar-a-Lago hotel and club the next day. The information comes from anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about the meeting. The conversation between the two men was mostly friendly, with Mr. Zuckerberg congratulating Mr. Trump on his presidential victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, it was reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg intended to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening.
A spokesperson from Meta expressed that it is a crucial moment for American innovation. Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to dine with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is reaching out in an effort to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences that may arise from the new administration. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington, with some members of Congress accusing the company of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, former President Trump has publicly called for Mr. Zuckerberg to be imprisoned as revenge for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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