In brief
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, reviving discussions about their complex relationship.
In a surprising move, Meta has contributed $1 million (£786,000) to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. This gesture may seem as an effort by Mark Zuckerberg to mend fences with Trump after a rocky history that included Trump's accusations of Facebook being "anti-Trump."This donation, confirmed by various news outlets, is said to be aimed at supporting inaugural events as Trump gears up to be sworn in as the 47th president on January 20. Notably, Meta has not made similar contributions to past presidential inaugurations, including Joe Biden's in 2020.Zuckerberg dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last November, perhaps hoping to smooth out their relationship after Trump criticized the platform for suspending his accounts following the Capitol riots. Despite the previous animosity, Trump's recent remarks indicate a thaw in relations, as he acknowledged Zuckerberg’s absence from election interference.While Zuckerberg's ties to Trump may be reviving, it's worth noting that other tech moguls, like Elon Musk, have maintained a closer relationship with the incoming administration. The political landscape remains dynamic as these tech giants navigate their positions with power.
