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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The president-elect has expressed disapproval of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative perspectives.
Written by a team of authors including Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer
On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump, 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 familiar with the situation have confirmed that a meeting took place between Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Trump. The meeting was initiated by Mr. Zuckerberg, who has had a tense relationship with Mr. Trump for the past ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unjustly restricted him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, and has publicly criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and at public events.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night and met with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. Sources, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that the two men had a friendly conversation, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his election victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg decided to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta expressed the significance of the current moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and to discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from facing any backlash from the new administration. Meta has been under scrutiny from conservatives in Washington, with some in Congress accusing them of censoring conservative views. Trump has even suggested imprisoning Mr. Zuckerberg for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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