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Mark Zuckerberg’s entry into President Trump’s confidential military meeting sparks confusion and White House denial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg allegedly entered a high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump and senior military officials without prior clearance. The White House has since denied reports that Zuckerberg was asked to step outside.

In a report by NBC News, the event happened during a private discussion on the future platform of the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet. Zuckerberg’s unexpected arrival caught some military officials off guard and apprehensive, as the meeting was confidential.

Sources stated that Zuckerberg was not granted the security clearance necessary to attend and was requested to exit the room. A reported official likened the moment to being in ‘bizarro world,’ which represents the shock and astonishment in the room.

White House Denies Zuckerberg Removal Reports


A top White House source, speaking to the Daily Mail, dismissed the suggestion that Zuckerberg was shut out of the meeting. The source explained that he had a pre-arranged meeting with President Trump. He stepped into the room briefly at the President’s request.

“He went in to greet the President at his request and then stepped out to wait for his meeting with POTUS,” the source explained, describing the reports as misleading.

Zuckerberg’s Changing Political Connections in The Limelight


The incident comes at a time of increasing focus on Zuckerberg’s political alignments. Previously linked with liberal issues, such as pro-immigration policy, the Meta CEO has become increasingly seen to shift in tone, with perceivable closeness to Trump-aligned circles.

In January 2025, Zuckerberg, alongside tech giants like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai, was also in attendance at Trump’s inauguration.

Tech’s Foothold in Power Under Renewed Scrutiny


The event has again brought attention to the extent of Silicon Valley leaders’ access in Washington. Their access to such delicate national security matters has been questioned again. It is not known what date the event occurred. Zuckerberg has not publicly addressed the Oval Office access. Efforts to quell any sour rumors of the occurrence are underway.