In a recent social media post, President-elect Donald Trump revealed that Microsoft founder Bill Gates had expressed interest in meeting with him. Trump's message, seemingly intended for Elon Musk, invited Gates to Mar-a-Lago, referring to the location as the 'Center of the Universe.' While Gates has reached out to the Trump transition team about a potential meeting, it remains uncertain if the encounter will take place.
Trump has been actively engaging with tech CEOs and business leaders since his election victory in November. The post also made a mention of Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, affectionately known as X. Musk, who was appointed as co-leader of a government efficiency initiative by Trump, has faced backlash from some of Trump's supporters due to his stance on certain immigration policies.
Trump and Gates previously met in December 2016, as Trump was gearing up to assume office for the first time. Following his recent election win, various tech CEOs have been in communication with Trump, with some even visiting him at Mar-a-Lago in an effort to establish favorable relations with the incoming president.
These CEOs have approached their meetings with Trump strategically, focusing on topics such as boosting domestic manufacturing and job creation, which align with Trump's priorities. Additionally, they have subtly raised concerns about potential policies under the new administration. The objective for many of these CEOs is to establish a positive rapport with Trump from the outset.
