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Mark Zuckerberg had a meeting with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump has been known for his criticism of Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, accusing them of censoring conservative opinions.
Written by Mike Isaac, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, and Theodore Schleifer.
Mark Zuckerberg and President-elect Donald J. Trump had a meeting on Wednesday, which was a rare opportunity for them to meet in person. This meeting was part of Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to build a good relationship with Mr. Trump.
According to three individuals familiar with the situation, Mr. Zuckerberg initiated a meeting with Mr. Trump, with whom he has had a tense relationship for ten years. Mr. Trump has consistently claimed that Meta has unfairly restricted him and other conservatives on its social media platforms, and has criticized Mr. Zuckerberg on social media and at public appearances.
On Tuesday evening, Mark Zuckerberg arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida before meeting with Donald Trump at his hotel and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Wednesday. The information comes from anonymous sources who were not allowed to talk about the meeting. During the meeting, Zuckerberg mostly exchanged friendly greetings with Trump and congratulated him on his presidential victory.
Following a meeting in the early afternoon, Mr. Trump and Mr. Zuckerberg arranged to have dinner at Mr. Trump’s hotel later in the evening, according to sources.
A representative from Meta stated that it is a crucial moment for the advancement of American innovation. They mentioned that Mark was thankful for being invited to have dinner with President Trump and to have the chance to discuss the upcoming administration with his team members.
However, Mr. Zuckerberg is reaching out to the incoming administration to protect Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, from any negative consequences. Meta has faced criticism from conservatives in Washington who believe that conservative viewpoints are being censored. 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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