Business Insider tells the global tech, finance, stock market, media, economy, lifestyle, real estate, AI and innovative stories you want to know.
First Lady Melania Trump on Friday announced that Meta will co-sponsor the 2025 White House east egg roll blocks away from a courthouse where the company's future continues to hang in the balance.According to Trump 's office, Meta will sponsor an 'AI-Powered Experience and Photo Opportunity.
' Other tech companies, including YouTube, which is owned by Google, and Amazon, will also sponsor parts of the event that dates back to the 1870s.A spokesperson for the first lady deferred comment to the White House Historical Association. CNN reported in March that all funds raised by sponsorships would go to the private nonprofit that helps preserve and educate the public on the White House's history.The White House previously expressed interest in having more explicit corporate sponsorships, leading to the possible conflicts of interest that Meta's presence will underline.The Federal Trade Commission is currently prosecuting an antitrust case that alleges that Meta 'cemented' its monopoly after acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp in 2012 and 2014. If the FTC wins, they could ask that the social media giant be forced to sell two of its biggest acquisitions.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified over 10 hours in DC Circuit court this week. He has repeatedly tried to curry favor with Trump and his orbit. The New York Times reported that Zuckerberg has visited Mar-a-Lago and the White House multiple times. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Meta CEO held multiple meetings with top White House officials, including chief of staff Susie Wiles.Meta donated $1 million ahead of Trump's inauguration amid a rush by companies to get closer to the incoming administration. Separately, Meta settled a lawsuit with Trump for $25 million.In a statement before the antitrust trial began, Meta expressed confidence that it would prevail. Legal experts have said the FTC has a high bar to reach, especially since federal officials previously OKed Meta's acquisitions when they occurred.Meta and the White House Historical Association did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
White House seeks corporate sponsors for Easter Egg Roll: How much does it cost?Ethics experts are raising alarms.
Read more »
Trump Offers White House Easter Egg Roll to Highest BidderThe administration has begun soliciting corporate sponsorships for the yearly event.
Read more »
White House accepting sponsorships for this year's Easter Egg RollEaster Monday brings out all kinds of people and characters to the White House's South Lawn. If you have ever wondered about the history of the event we spoke to a historian with the White House Historical Association to learn more.
Read more »
White House Correspondents’ Association cancels comedian’s performance after White House criticismPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
White House plans 'extraordinary' Holy Week as Trump honors Easter with 'the observance it deserves'EXCLUSIVE: The White House is gearing up for an “extraordinary' weeklong celebration for Holy Week ahead of Easter, with President Trump participating in a number of events.
Read more »
YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg RollThe White House has set up high-dollar partnerships with YouTube, Meta and Amazon, among others, for Monday’s Easter Egg Roll, underscoring the close relationships the leaders of those tech companies have sought to cultivate with the Trump administration.
Read more »