Is Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg making overtures to President-elect Trump? Speculation is swirling after the tech mogul was reportedly spotted meeting privately with Trump at Mar-a-Lago this afternoon. The New York Times broke the story, confirming the high-profile encounter but leaving the content of their discussion shrouded in mystery.
What we do know is this: Zuckerberg, who has been no friend to Trump in the past, appears to be extending an olive branch—or at least testing the waters for détente. According to The Times, Zuckerberg has expressed admiration for Trump’s resilience following the July assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, calling Trump’s defiant response “bada**.” While the Meta CEO did not publicly back Trump during the campaign, this meeting raises questions about whether Zuckerberg is recalibrating his stance in light of Trump’s victory.
Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser, confirmed the meeting on The Ingraham Angle, adding fuel to the speculation that this wasn’t just a courtesy call. An alliance between Trump and Zuckerberg would be a seismic shift, particularly given Facebook’s controversial role in censoring conservative voices, suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story, and controlling narratives around the pandemic. Conservatives have long criticized Zuckerberg and Meta for what they see as blatant election interference and ideological bias. A change of course from Zuckerberg would signal a significant about-face—or perhaps an act of self-preservation as Meta faces increasing scrutiny and competition from Trump’s Truth Social platform.
But as Ronald Reagan famously said, “Trust, but verify.” Zuckerberg has much to answer for, including Facebook’s role in throttling conservative media and shielding Democrats from scrutiny. While his recent moves suggest he may be reevaluating his position, skepticism is warranted.
If today’s meeting was the beginning of a realignment, it could have major implications for the future of social media and political discourse. But whether this is genuine or simply opportunism remains to be seen.
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