Trump, Zuckerberg meet at Mar-a-Lago
The Hindu
Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago, ending DEI programs and fact-checking amid conservative criticism.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday (January 10, 2025), Semafor news website reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Meta and Mr. Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago, ending DEI programs and fact-checking amid conservative criticism.
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