Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta and founder of Facebook, met privately with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, sparking significant speculation and discussion across political and media circles.
The meeting, which was confirmed by multiple sources, appears to signal Zuckerberg’s interest in collaborating with the incoming administration.
I’m told Mark Zuckerberg was just spotted at Mar-a-Lago …
— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) November 27, 2024
Rumors about the meeting began to circulate on X (formerly Twitter) after Politico’s Natalie Allison posted, “I’m told Mark Zuckerberg was just spotted at Mar-a-Lago …” Maggie Haberman of The New York Times later corroborated the report, stating that Zuckerberg and Trump met privately on Wednesday afternoon.
According to sources briefed on the meeting, Zuckerberg praised Trump’s resilience, particularly his reaction following the July assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, calling it “badass.”
Trump adviser Stephen Miller confirmed the meeting during an appearance on Fox News, noting that Zuckerberg recognized Trump as an “agent of change and prosperity.”
Miller elaborated, “He’s made it clear that he wants to support the national renewal of America under President Trump’s leadership.”
A Meta spokesperson also acknowledged the meeting in a statement to The New York Post. “It’s