Los Angeles, California – Tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg recently dined with incoming US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, despite previously banning Trump from his social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook. The meeting, revealed by White House deputy chief of policy Stephen Miller in a Fox News interview, marks a significant shift in relations between the two.
Zuckerberg, with a personal fortune estimated at $200 billion, has shown signs of warming up to Trump after the president-elect survived an assassination attempt in July. Trump’s “fight, fight, fight” response impressed Zuckerberg, who called it “one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen in my life.” However, Trump accused Zuckerberg of “plotting” against him during the 2020 election by allegedly steering Facebook against his campaign.
In his book “Save America,” Trump also alleged that Zuckerberg visited the White House with his wife and initially appeared supportive, but then turned against his campaign. Despite these tensions, a spokesperson for Meta, Facebook’s parent company, stated that Zuckerberg was grateful for the dinner invitation and the opportunity to meet with members of Trump’s team to discuss the incoming administration.
Meta, along with other tech giants, holds contracts with the federal government. Recently, the company announced a collaboration to integrate its Llama AI division into government operations, emphasizing the importance of American innovation during this critical time. The dinner meeting between Zuckerberg and Trump signals a potential shift in their relationship as they navigate the complexities of politics and technology in the upcoming administration.