Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, according to CNN. That follows closely behind two weeks of meeting in private with the soon-to-be president at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg did.

The Wall Street Journal first broke the news about the donation, signaling some new development or perhaps a shift for Facebook chief Zuckerberg regarding his direction and attitude towards the Trump administration.

As expected, a bumpy ride characterized Zuckerberg-Trump ties following the Facebook and Instagram suspension of Donald Trump's account in January 2021.

According to CNN, Zuckerberg's recent actions may be an indication that he is interested in playing a more influential role in shaping technology policies under Trump's administration. A Meta spokesperson described the meeting as happening during a “pivotal moment for US innovation” but declined to share specific details about the discussions.

What is more interesting is that this meeting occurred during the Thanksgiving period, although the spokesperson clarified, “Zuckerberg did not stay for Thanksgiving.”

The history between Zuckerberg and Trump has been nothing but smooth. After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots, Meta banned Trump's accounts, and there was a public feud. Trump retaliated by accusing Zuckerberg of interfering in the 2020 election and even hinted at the possibility of imprisoning the tech billionaire.

However, Meta reversed the ban in early 2023, reinstating Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. Relations appeared to warm further this year, particularly after Trump’s close call with an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally in July. 

Zuckerberg praised Trump’s resilience, telling Bloomberg, “Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American flag is one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Trump met with Zuckerberg for dinner on Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago. Neither party revealed the scope of the agenda, but a Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung, said, “We do not comment on reports of private meetings that did or did not occur.” Stephen Miller, an adviser to Trump and a prominent figure in shaping his policy, confirmed with Fox News that the meeting did take place.

This autumn, Zuckerberg and Trump also spoke on the phone, and the Meta CEO reached out to congratulate Trump following his latest election win.

Meta’s donation and Zuckerberg’s growing outreach mark a significant departure from their previous stance during Trump’s presidency. As the new administration takes shape, the tech giant’s engagement raises questions about its role in future policies and the evolving relationship between Zuckerberg and Trump.