Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, a first-time move for the tech giant. This donation comes shortly after a high-profile meeting between Mark Zuckerberg and Trump at Mar-a-Lago, hinting at a potential reset in relations between the two.
- Meta confirmed it donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, its first-ever contribution to a presidential inauguration.
- The donation follows a meeting last month between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where discussions focused on supporting Trump’s leadership and policies.
- Public records show Meta did not contribute to Trump’s 2017 or Biden’s 2021 inaugural funds, making this donation unique.
- Top inaugural donors, including Meta, receive access to exclusive events such as dinners with Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and their spouses, along with high-profile receptions.
- The donation aligns with Meta’s reported strategy to mend strained relations with the incoming administration after years of friction.
Meta’s $1 million contribution to Trump’s inaugural fund signals a notable shift in its political engagement strategy. Combined with Zuckerberg’s outreach, this move reflects an attempt to navigate the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration.
