Meta donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee after Zuckerberg meets with president-elect
4 weeks ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee after Zuckerberg meets with president-elect

Salon  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, the latest in CEO Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to bolster relations with the incoming administration. Trump advisor Stephen Miller said at the time that Zuckerberg had "made clear that he wants to support the national renewal of America under Trump's leadership." Trump has threatened to imprison Zuckerberg if he stepped out of line and falsely accused him of making a $350 million investment in rigged voting technology designed to undermine his election campaign. For Zuckerberg, Bezos and other Big Tech giants, a Trump administration offers both peril and opportunity: While Trump has inveighed against technology companies for purportedly censoring conservative viewpoints, he has also stacked his incoming administration with corporate-friendly billionaires and promised a broad deregulation agenda, which Bezos has praised.

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Zuckerberg’s MAGA turn insulates Meta for a while. But the business has bigger problems
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Zuckerberg’s MAGA turn insulates Meta for a while. But the business has bigger problems

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. New York CNN — Four years ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg banned Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram, saying the risks of allowing him on the platforms were “simply too great” after Trump repeatedly used the sites to broadcast election lies and cheer on the January 6 mob. In …

Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board

NPR  

Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship president and supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta. White's election as a Meta director two weeks before Trump takes office comes as Silicon Valley is courting …

UFC head Dana White joins Meta’s board, Mark Zuckerberg’s second key right-wing appointment in a week
3 days, 15 hours ago

UFC head Dana White joins Meta’s board, Mark Zuckerberg’s second key right-wing appointment in a week

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta has named three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship chief executive who played a key role in the reelection of his longtime friend, President-elect Donald Trump. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced White’s appointment — along with Charlie Songhurst, a tech investor who has been advising Meta on …

UFC head Dana White joins Meta’s board, Mark Zuckerberg’s second key right-wing appointment in a week
3 days, 15 hours ago

UFC head Dana White joins Meta’s board, Mark Zuckerberg’s second key right-wing appointment in a week

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta has named three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship chief executive who played a key role in the reelection of his longtime friend, President-elect Donald Trump. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced White’s appointment — along with Charlie Songhurst, a tech investor who has been advising Meta on …

Just before Trump takes office, Meta is replacing its top policy exec with a prominent Republican
1 week ago

Just before Trump takes office, Meta is replacing its top policy exec with a prominent Republican

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta’s top policy executive, Nick Clegg, is stepping down from the post just as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office. “As a new year begins, I have come to the view that this is the right time for me to move on from my role,” Clegg said in a Facebook post Thursday, adding that …

Just before Trump takes office, Meta is replacing its top policy exec with a prominent Republican
1 week ago

Just before Trump takes office, Meta is replacing its top policy exec with a prominent Republican

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta’s top policy executive, Nick Clegg, is stepping down from the post just as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office. “As a new year begins, I have come to the view that this is the right time for me to move on from my role,” Clegg said in a Facebook post Thursday, adding that …

Donald Trump’s inaugural fund set to break $107 million-mark as Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, others pledge big bucks
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s inaugural fund set to break $107 million-mark as Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, others pledge big bucks

Live Mint  

United States President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee fund is poised to break its previous level of $107 million in 2017, as billionaires and top corporates donate their share to the Trump administration, reported the news portal The Guardian on Thursday, December 26. According to the news report, top corporates like Uber and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, from the automakers industry …

Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Bezos and Zuckerberg are suddenly getting so friendly with Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With just five weeks to go until President-elect Donald Trump …

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Cook is the latest in a string of big tech leaders — including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos …

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee

Daily Mail  

Tech giants donate to Trump inauguration after being past targets of his ire Some of the biggest companies and business leaders in the world are looking to start their standing with President-elect Donald Trump on the right foot as he prepares to take office in January with a series of meetings and donations. Bezos is one of several billionaire tech …

Meta gives $1 million to Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg personally gifts him Meta Ray-Bans
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Meta gives $1 million to Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg personally gifts him Meta Ray-Bans

Firstpost  

Trump’s first inauguration in 2016 shattered records, raising $107 million, far surpassing Obama’s 2009 and 2013 totals. Contributions came from major players in defense, finance, and technology sectors, with AT&T emerging as the top donor Trump, known for his public disdain towards Meta’s CEO, has previously accused the company of meddling in his electoral chances. Image Credit: Reuters Meta has …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Deccan Chronicle  

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each …

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump’s inauguration. What to know
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump’s inauguration. What to know

LA Times  

Tech executives, attempting to ease tensions with President-elect Donald Trump, are opening up their wallets after the former president staged a historic return to the White House. OpenAI confirmed on Friday that its chief executive, Sam Altman, is planning to personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, becoming the latest tech billionaire trying to improve their rocky relationship with …

Trump aide: Mark Zuckerberg has 'vested interest' in donating $1M to inauguration
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump aide: Mark Zuckerberg has 'vested interest' in donating $1M to inauguration

Raw Story  

Jason Miller, a senior advisor to President-elect Donald Trump's transition, argued that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had a "vested interest" in donating $1 million to the incoming president's inauguration fund. "I think certain folks are also going to have, let's just say, vested interest in trying to get back on the president's good side," the Trump adviser remarked. "We're already …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
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4 weeks ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each to Trump first inaugural and …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges
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4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly donated $1m to Donald …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund
4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms has donated $1 million to president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the latest step by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to bolster his once-fraught relationship with the incoming president. Zuckerberg and his advisers met with Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, as well as with three senior incoming White House advisers: Stephen Miller, Vince Haley and James Blair. …

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund: Report
4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund: Report

Hindustan Times  

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, CNN reported, citing confirmation from the company. US President Trump late Thursday posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter showing him shaking hands with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but didn’t share details of their conversation on Wednesday. Zuckerberg-Trump relations Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump have had a …

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company confirmed to CNN. In an interview over the summer, the Facebook founder said Trump’s reaction to a July assassination attempt was “badass.” “Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American …

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect
1 month, 1 week ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERDAL: Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump's …

Mark Zuckerberg praises Donald Trump's 'badass' response to assassination attempt
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg praises Donald Trump's 'badass' response to assassination attempt

India TV News  

Washington: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has heaped praises on former US President and Republican presidential candidate for this year's election, Donald Trump, for the latter's response to the recent assassination attempt, calling it "one of the most badass things I've ever seen in my life." The entrepreneur declined to endorse any presidential candidate and said he would not play a …

Mark Zuckerberg's wealth plunges after Meta shares sink 13% in one day
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg's wealth plunges after Meta shares sink 13% in one day

Daily Mail  

Meta shares crashed in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company warned profits will slip over the summer. Meta says it will see second quarter revenue between $36.5 and $39 billion. Shares were also hit after Meta said it expects overall expenses this year to be higher than it previously forecast - as the Facebook parent spends heavily to roll out …

Hypocrisy alert: Senators who scorched Mark Zuckerberg love Meta money
11 months ago

Hypocrisy alert: Senators who scorched Mark Zuckerberg love Meta money

Raw Story  

Last week, senators put the CEOs of five social media giants each in the hot seat over accusations of their platforms’ negligence toward the sexual exploitation and online safety of children. Yet, Graham, Durbin, Lee and Tillis are among more than a dozen senators who grilled Zuckerberg and his tech peers but also took donations from Meta’s political action committee, …

Facebook parent Meta posts sharply higher profit in 3Q thanks to increase in ad revenue
1 year, 2 months ago

Facebook parent Meta posts sharply higher profit in 3Q thanks to increase in ad revenue

Associated Press  

Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday posted sharply higher earnings for the third quarter, boosted by an increase in advertising revenue and lower expenses after it laid off thousands of workers. “With its sustained upward trajectory, robust user engagement, and strategic cost optimizations, Meta is not only navigating choppy waters but also setting the course for uncharted territories of growth.” Meta, …

Meta paid CEO Mark Zuckerberg $2.3 million for private jet travel in 2022 amidst laying off employees
1 year, 8 months ago

Meta paid CEO Mark Zuckerberg $2.3 million for private jet travel in 2022 amidst laying off employees

India Today  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made headlines last month when it was announced that Meta would be laying off another 10,000 employees. And now, as per a Business Insider report, Meta, in a proxy statement filed on Friday, disclosed that it spent nearly USD 2.3 million in 2022 on Mark Zuckerberg's private jet travel. Meta CEO's private jet expenses A previous …

Column: Meta and Twitter show the drawbacks of giving self-satisfied billionaires too much power
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: Meta and Twitter show the drawbacks of giving self-satisfied billionaires too much power

LA Times  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the new name for his company, formerly Facebook, in October 2021. Back in the prehistoric era — in 2012, when Facebook staged one of the most hyped initial public stock offerings of all time — I warned the company’s newly minted shareholders that they had become wedded to Mark Zuckerberg. The stock reached its all-time …

Meta to donate $150 million to its Oversight Board
2 years, 5 months ago

Meta to donate $150 million to its Oversight Board

Live Mint  

Facebook parent Meta Platforms will donate $150 million to the Oversight Board Trust for funding, managing, and overseeing its operations. The Oversight Board is an independent body set up by Meta in May 2020 to take an independent call on controversial content moderation decisions related to issues such as hate speeches. The Board claims to have received over one million …

Facebook owner Meta to lift veil off its metaverse business
2 years, 11 months ago

Facebook owner Meta to lift veil off its metaverse business

The Hindu  

Since October, Facebook has renamed the company, articulated a vision of the internet where people can digitally connect through virtual-reality avatars or teleport to see places like ancient Rome, and helped trigger the metaverse investment craze. Meta plans to break out the results of its augmented and virtual-reality hardware unit, Reality Labs, for the first time,an investment the company previously …

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