Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Fund, marking a significant and unexpected effort to strengthen relations with the incoming administration.
The move comes after years of tension between Zuckerberg, Meta, and the MAGA movement due to allegations of political bias and censorship.
The Wall Street Journal first reported Zuckerberg’s donation, which was later confirmed by Meta. This contribution signals a stark departure from Zuckerberg’s past practices, as he has often been associated with progressive causes and actions perceived as unfavorable to conservatives.
The donation also comes amid heightened scrutiny of major tech companies by Republican lawmakers, with calls for stricter regulations.
Zuckerberg’s gesture is seen as an effort to navigate this changing political landscape, particularly as the GOP prepares to control the White House and Congress.
The donation follows a recent meeting between Zuckerberg and Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort. While the details of their discussion remain unclear, the timing of the contribution suggests an attempt by Zuckerberg to open lines of communication and perhaps find common ground with the incoming administration.
The Presidential Inaugural Fund (PIF) is a private, non-profit organization used to finance official events surrounding