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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. President-elect has expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, claiming they suppress conservative opinions.
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 where they met in person. This was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
According to three individuals familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their strained relationship over the last ten years. Mr. Trump has criticized Meta for allegedly limiting him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, publicly attacking Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and during public speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday evening and later met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The meeting was reported by anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about it. During the meeting, Zuckerberg complimented Trump on his presidential victory.
Following their afternoon meeting, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg made plans to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta expressed the significance of the current moment for American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative for the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the new administration with his team.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from potential backlash from the new administration. Conservatives in Washington have often criticized Meta for what they perceive as censoring conservative perspectives. Additionally, former President Trump has even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for allegedly conspiring against him during the 2020 election.
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