Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund After Mar-a-Lago Meeting

Dec 12, 2024, 09:45 AM

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund in an effort to mend previously strained relations between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump. This marks the first time Meta has contributed to an inauguration fund. The donation follows a private meeting between Zuckerberg and Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a shift in their relationship after years of tension. Relations between the two had been tense, with Trump criticizing Zuckerberg during his campaign and Meta previously banning Trump from its platforms.