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Mark Zuckerberg Meets with Trump Administration to Discuss U.S. Tech Leadership

The Meta CEO's White House visit highlights efforts to align with the Trump administration and strengthen American tech dominance abroad.

  • Mark Zuckerberg visited the White House on Thursday to discuss Meta's role in advancing U.S. technological leadership internationally, according to a Meta spokesperson.
  • The meeting follows Zuckerberg's recent public support for Trump’s 'America-first' approach to bolstering U.S. tech companies against global competitors like China.
  • Zuckerberg has made significant changes at Meta, including eliminating its fact-checking program and appointing Trump allies to key positions, signaling a shift toward aligning with the administration.
  • The visit comes weeks after Zuckerberg attended Trump’s inauguration and amid efforts to redefine Meta's relationship with governments, as stated during a recent investor call.
  • Meta's stock saw a modest increase following the developments, reflecting investor optimism about the company's evolving political strategy.
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