Media Terrified Of Trump’s Latest Meeting
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent visit to President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort signals a growing interest among tech and business leaders to build a stronger relationship with the former president ahead of his return to the White House. According to Maggie Haberman, a senior political reporter with The New York Times, it appears that industries are reaching out to Trump, rather than the other way around.
Haberman noted on CNN’s AC360 that it remains unclear whether Zuckerberg initiated the meeting or if Trump extended the invitation, but she suggested that the interaction might have been Trump’s way of signaling an open door to industry leaders. “One person described it as Trump essentially saying, ‘Why don’t you come over to Mar-a-Lago?’” Haberman remarked. This move, she observed, reflects the increasing willingness of figures in the tech world to mend fences with Trump, particularly after years of tension.
Zuckerberg’s visit follows his earlier public praise for Trump, especially for his resilience after the shooting incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was targeted by an assassin. It’s clear that Zuckerberg and other big tech CEOs see value in cultivating a better relationship with Trump, as he’s widely viewed as a key figure in the country’s economic future.
Stephen Miller, an adviser to Trump, also highlighted that tech leaders like Zuckerberg are eager to align themselves with the president-elect’s vision for a stronger economy, which benefits American workers. Miller explained on Fox News that Zuckerberg and other industry figures are eager to be part of a movement that prioritizes American prosperity and reaffirms the nation’s position as the “most powerful, wealthiest, freest nation on the face of the earth.”
Zuckerberg isn’t the only tech leader seeking to strengthen ties with Trump. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has already emerged as a key ally, and Trump has tapped Musk to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) as part of his plan to streamline the federal government. Despite ongoing criticism, Haberman suggested that the Trump-Musk partnership could continue for some time, partly because of Trump’s fascination with wealth and his belief that successful entrepreneurs like Musk embody intelligence and drive.
This evolving dynamic between Trump and the tech elite signals a shift in the political landscape, where former adversaries are working toward common goals. As Trump prepares for his second term, it seems clear that the business and tech sectors are eager to play a key role in advancing his agenda.
