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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump has expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing conservative opinions.
Written by a team of journalists including Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday. This meeting was a rare opportunity for the Meta CEO to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
According to three sources, Mr. Zuckerberg arranged a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their rocky relationship in the last ten years. Mr. Trump has criticized Meta for allegedly restricting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms, often attacking Mr. Zuckerberg online and in public speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mark Zuckerberg flew into West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. According to anonymous sources, the two men exchanged pleasantries, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to meet for dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson for Meta expressed the significance of the current moment for 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.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences from the new administration. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing them of censoring conservative opinions. Additionally, Mr. Trump has accused Mr. Zuckerberg of plotting against him in the 2020 election and even called for his imprisonment.
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