- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a potential thaw in their strained relationship.
- Trump has long accused Meta of censoring conservative views, fueling tensions between the two.
- The meeting was framed as a chance to discuss American innovation and the incoming administration.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently met with US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, marking a rare face-to-face meeting between the two figures. This encounter comes after years of political tension, with Trump accusing Meta of censoring conservative voices on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. In the past, Trump has called for legal action against Zuckerberg for alleged interference in the 2020 election.
Despite these tensions, Zuckerberg’s meeting with Trump seems aimed at rebuilding relations and addressing potential challenges to Meta from Trump’s administration. The CEO’s spokesperson described the dinner as an opportunity to discuss innovation and the incoming administration’s goals. This meeting follows multiple private calls between the two, including one where Zuckerberg offered support after an assassination attempt on Trump during a rally.
Zuckerberg’s outreach contrasts with the relationship between Trump and other tech leaders like Elon Musk, who has been a more vocal supporter of the conservative movement. The meeting suggests Zuckerberg may be trying to position Meta in a way that can withstand future political and regulatory challenges.
