This is a step that Trump discussed with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during his recent visit to Mar-e-Lago, Ruckus Is independently confirmed. An unnamed source told The journal Trump indicated that the case would need to be resolved, before Zuckerberg would have a chance to be “brought to the tent”.
The White House and Trump's advisor did not immediately comment.
Settlement, which will contribute $ 22 million for legal fees along with Trump's President Library Fund, is the latest sign of Trump's powerful impact on Corporate America. Trump's success in the case was not particularly promising, given that a judge dismissed a similar suit filed against Twitter (now X) and closed administratively against another Google Went. Dock has become stable Since 2023. But now back to the White House, Zuckerberg and many of his tech and business colleagues have been recognized Trump can capture his companies And has played a much more active role in connecting with your administration than last time.
Trump filed a class action suit against Meta in 2021, demanding loss to himself and other users, whose accounts were reportedly “incorrectly banned or exposed.” Facebook had near Declared indefinite suspension That year on Trump's accounts after his posts during the January 6 rebellion at the US Capital. At that time, Zuckerberg said, “The last 24 -hour shocking incidents clearly show that President Donald Trump, his elected successor, who Biden, to reduce the peaceful and legitimate infection of power to his remaining time in the office to reduce the peaceful and legitimate infection of power. Have intended to be used. ” Finally, the company Restricted restriction On his accounts.
Alex Heath contributed reporting.