Former US President Donald Trump and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently dined together at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, marking a significant moment in their contentious history.
The meeting brought together a tech leader and the former president, who was previously banned from Facebook for two years following the January 6 Capitol riot.
The dinner was described as an opportunity for Zuckerberg to discuss the future of American innovation and explore alignment with Trump's vision for his potential return to office.
Reports indicate that Zuckerberg expressed interest in supporting Trump’s economic initiatives while seeking to rebuild Meta’s standing with a leader who had publicly criticised the platform’s actions in the past.
Meta confirmed that the meeting occurred as part of ongoing conversations with influential political figures.
Observers noted that Zuckerberg’s presence at Mar-a-Lago could signal a pragmatic effort to strengthen Meta’s influence under a potential Trump administration.
The meeting comes after years of tension between the two figures. During the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath, Trump accused Zuckerberg of bias and interference, particularly in relation to content moderation decisions on Facebook.
These accusations were further amplified after Trump was banned from the platform following the Capitol riot.
Although Trump’s account was reinstated in early 2023, the relationship between him and Meta remained strained. The recent dinner suggests a potential shift, as Zuckerberg appears to be positioning Meta to collaborate more effectively with a government led by Trump.
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