Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is hosting a private reception at his inauguration, cohosted by several high-profile Republican donors. The event, set for Monday evening, brings together billionaire figures like Miriam Adelson, Tilman Fertitta, and Todd Ricketts, among others.
Zuckerberg’s attendance at Trump’s inauguration comes after a tumultuous past, during which he banned the former president from Facebook and Instagram following the January 6 US Capitol attack. However, it appears Zuckerberg is seeking to improve his relationship with Trump as part of a trend of tech executives warming up to the new administration.
A November dinner between Zuckerberg and Trump at Mar-a-Lago club in Florida further solidified their connection. Meta has since made significant changes to its content moderation policies, which some attribute to Trump’s threats against the company. The company recently donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.
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