Mark Zuckerberg, the once liberal tech billionaire who has recently earned the moniker ‘MAGA Mark’ for his rightward shift, found himself in an awkward position during an unscheduled visit to the Oval Office. The Meta CEO was reportedly ejected from a high-level meeting about the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jets due to his lack of security clearance, highlighting the complex relationship between tech executives and political power. Has Zuckerberg only pivoted toward Trump to protect his business interests?
Zuckerberg’s White House Ejection
Mark Zuckerberg recently experienced an uncomfortable moment when he was asked to leave the Oval Office after reportedly entering during a sensitive meeting between President Trump and military leaders. The meeting concerned the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet platform, and Zuckerberg lacked the necessary security clearance to participate in such discussions.
The incident highlights the sometimes chaotic nature of the Trump White House, which sources describe as having frequent visitors and a lack of traditional protocols. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been tasked with managing operations, though the administration continues to be characterized by spontaneous actions and informalities.
White House denies Mark Zuckerberg was ‘asked to leave’ Oval Office meeting about F-47 fighter jet https://t.co/PhWLIgFtJ8 pic.twitter.com/YEjbU2TtYT
— New York Post (@nypost) July 2, 2025
Meta’s FTC Battle and Political Maneuvering
Behind the scenes, Zuckerberg has been fighting a much larger battle against the FTC, which could potentially dismantle his tech empire. Court documents reveal that the Meta CEO reportedly spent millions trying to influence President Trump to avoid hefty FTC fines and prevent the potential breakup of his company.
According to reports, Zuckerberg visited the White House three times and met with Trump and other officials as part of his lobbying efforts. One official told the Daily Mail that Zuckerberg was “relentless in trying to get the case dropped,” even offering $450 million to settle the case, far below the FTC’s $30 billion demand.
Wild story in the WSJ.
It’s paywalled so I’ll screenshot some key excerpts below.
But basically it’s about how Mark Zuckerberg spent millions trying to suck up to Trump so Meta only had to pay $450M (instead of $30B that the FTC wanted) to settle an antitrust case against them. pic.twitter.com/j7NM7UcVsn
— Adam Carlson (@admcrlsn) April 16, 2025
Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution
The Meta CEO’s political stance has shifted significantly in recent years, earning him the nickname ‘MAGA Mark’ in some circles. His company donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration, and Meta settled a lawsuit over Trump’s Facebook account suspension, reinstating the president on the platform.
Zuckerberg has made policy changes at Meta that align with conservative interests, including appointing Republican Joel Kaplan to a key position. This political realignment comes as Meta faces intense scrutiny, with FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson arguing that Meta’s power was evident in the 2020 election.
If the FTC wins its case, Meta may be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, which would significantly impact its revenue and business model. The company maintains it is not a monopoly and claims the government is unfairly penalizing its success, setting up a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the tech landscape.
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