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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has been known to criticize Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting on Wednesday with President-elect Donald J. Trump in a rare in-person meeting. This was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a positive relationship with Mr. Trump.
Three sources confirmed that Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, despite their strained relationship over the last ten years. Mr. Trump has continuously claimed that Meta has unfairly limited him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, leading him to publicly criticize Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and in speeches.
Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday night before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, the next day. Sources who were not allowed to disclose information about the meeting said that the two men mostly exchanged friendly greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential victory.
Following the meeting in the early afternoon, it was arranged for Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel later that same evening.
A Meta spokesperson emphasized the significance of this moment for American innovation. They expressed gratitude on behalf of Mark for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and discussing the upcoming administration with his team.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying to protect Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences from the new administration. Conservatives in Washington have criticized Meta for censoring conservative views, and some members of Congress want to limit their power. Former President Trump even suggested that Mr. Zuckerberg should be arrested for allegedly working against him in the 2020 election.
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