Zuckerberg Gives Trump $1 Million
Meta contributed funds to Trump’s inauguration fund, seemingly aiming to foster positive relations following previous tensions. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Meta has made a substantial donation to the inauguration fund of US President-elect Donald Trump, contributing $1 million in a move that seems aimed at fostering better relations.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed the donation through a company spokesperson. This action appears to be part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's effort to mend his historically strained relationship with the incoming Republican president.
This marks a significant shift for Meta, which did not make similar donations during the past two US administrations. Recently, Trump and Zuckerberg had dinner at the Mar-a-Lago resort. In a press call, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, indicated that Zuckerberg is looking to take an “active role” in shaping the US administration’s tech policies. Clegg noted that Zuckerberg aims to be involved in discussions centered around preserving America’s leadership in technology, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence.
During his first term, Trump extensively utilized Facebook and Instagram until his accounts were suspended following the January 6 riot at the US Capitol in 2021; this was due to concerns that his posts could incite further violence by contesting Biden’s election victory.
While Trump’s accounts were reinstated in 2023, he has continued to voice his displeasure with Zuckerberg. In March, he labeled Meta as the “enemy of the people,” later implying that Zuckerberg should face jail time for alleged election interference.
To mend their relationship and align closer to the incoming Trump administration, Zuckerberg has publicly commended Trump’s “badass” response to an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally in July. Additionally, this summer, Zuckerberg reached out to Trump to apologize for mislabeling photos of him with a fact check.
Trump's committee does not impose limits on donations, as it is structured as a political nonprofit for tax purposes. Nevertheless, contributions exceeding $200 must be reported to the Federal Election Commission. Trump's inaugural committee raised $107 million in 2016 and 2017.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed the donation through a company spokesperson. This action appears to be part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's effort to mend his historically strained relationship with the incoming Republican president.
This marks a significant shift for Meta, which did not make similar donations during the past two US administrations. Recently, Trump and Zuckerberg had dinner at the Mar-a-Lago resort. In a press call, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, indicated that Zuckerberg is looking to take an “active role” in shaping the US administration’s tech policies. Clegg noted that Zuckerberg aims to be involved in discussions centered around preserving America’s leadership in technology, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence.
During his first term, Trump extensively utilized Facebook and Instagram until his accounts were suspended following the January 6 riot at the US Capitol in 2021; this was due to concerns that his posts could incite further violence by contesting Biden’s election victory.
While Trump’s accounts were reinstated in 2023, he has continued to voice his displeasure with Zuckerberg. In March, he labeled Meta as the “enemy of the people,” later implying that Zuckerberg should face jail time for alleged election interference.
To mend their relationship and align closer to the incoming Trump administration, Zuckerberg has publicly commended Trump’s “badass” response to an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally in July. Additionally, this summer, Zuckerberg reached out to Trump to apologize for mislabeling photos of him with a fact check.
Trump's committee does not impose limits on donations, as it is structured as a political nonprofit for tax purposes. Nevertheless, contributions exceeding $200 must be reported to the Federal Election Commission. Trump's inaugural committee raised $107 million in 2016 and 2017.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
