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Meta Makes First-Ever $1M Donation to Trump's Inauguration, Marking Shift in Relations
Dec 12, 2024, 04:56 AM
Meta Platforms Inc., led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, marking the company's first-ever contribution to an inaugural event. This donation signifies a shift in the relationship between Zuckerberg and Trump, who have had a tense history, including Trump's previous threats to imprison Zuckerberg over alleged election interference. Last month, Zuckerberg met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where he held meetings with advisors including Marco Rubio, Stephen Miller, Nikki Haley, and Tony Blair before having dinner with Trump. During the dinner, Zuckerberg demonstrated Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and gifted a pair to Trump.
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