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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump has often expressed disapproval of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of suppressing conservative perspectives.
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 opportunity for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Trump.
Three individuals confirmed that a meeting took place, which was called by Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg and Trump have had a rocky relationship for the past ten years. Trump has accused Meta of unfairly limiting him and other conservatives on their social media platforms. He has publicly criticized Zuckerberg on social media and during his speeches.
On Tuesday evening, Mark Zuckerberg flew to West Palm Beach, Florida, before meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago hotel and club the following day. The individuals who provided this information did so anonymously, as they were not permitted to talk about the meeting. During the meeting, Zuckerberg and Trump exchanged friendly greetings, with Zuckerberg congratulating Trump on his presidential win.
Following their meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg decided to have dinner together at Mr. Trump’s hotel that same evening, according to sources.
A spokesperson from Meta expressed that this is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They stated that Mark Zuckerberg was appreciative of the chance to have dinner with President Trump and discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
Mr. Zuckerberg is trying 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 who believe that conservative viewpoints are being censored. Former President Trump has even demanded that Mr. Zuckerberg be imprisoned for allegedly working against him during the 2020 election.
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