Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is warming up to President-elect Donald J. Trump, according to a source. This comes as several Big Tech executives are expected to attend Mr. Trump’s inauguration next week, including Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.
Zuckerberg rarely participates in political events, but his recent visit to Mar-a-Lago resort and changes made at Facebook since the election suggest a shift in his stance. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, declined to comment on the matter.
This trend is part of a larger phenomenon where tech leaders are positioning themselves for a Republican administration that will have significant influence over their industry. Elon Musk, a top Trump supporter, is expected to play a key role in the administration.
Many companies and executives are attending Mr. Trump’s inauguration despite not guaranteeing seats. The event has become a hot ticket item in corporate America.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/mark-zuckerberg-donald-trump-inauguration.html