**Mark Zuckerberg Dines with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago**

In a meeting that drew significant attention, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The encounter, which included a dinner, took place on Wednesday.

According to sources cited by The Times, it was Zuckerberg who initiated the meeting. The relationship between Zuckerberg and Trump has previously been strained, making the gathering noteworthy. Although the specifics of their discussions remain unclear, media reports indicate that Zuckerberg traveled to West Palm Beach on Tuesday, and the next day he met with Trump, where they exchanged pleasantries and Zuckerberg congratulated Trump on his election victory.

A statement from a Meta representative expressed Zuckerberg’s gratitude for the invitation, highlighting the opportunity to engage with Trump and his team about the future of American innovation. The representative emphasized the importance of this time for the tech sector in the U.S.

Trump's relationship with Meta has been turbulent, especially following the January 6 Capitol riots. Trump was banned from Meta platforms after he posted claims about the 2020 election being stolen and appeared to support the insurrectionists. Meta described the suspension as an "extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances," but his account was reinstated in early 2023.

Notably, during the 2024 Presidential campaign, Zuckerberg did not publicly endorse any candidate. However, he has recently spoken more positively about Trump, lauding his response to an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania as "badass." Trump, in turn, has expressed a growing affection for Zuckerberg, appreciating his current stance of remaining apolitical regarding elections.