Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly looking to purchase a mansion in Washington, D.C., a move seen as part of his broader effort to strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
Zuckerberg, who attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this month alongside other prominent tech leaders, has already identified a potential home in the area, according to the Financial Times, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The potential relocation “signals Zuckerberg’s ambition to work closely with the Trump administration” on key issues such as artificial intelligence regulation, sources told the outlet.
Meta representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A D.C. property would be the latest addition to Zuckerberg’s already expansive real estate empire, which includes:
In December, Zuckerberg dismissed reports that he was building a "Doomsday bunker" beneath his 1,400-acre Kauai estate, calling it "more like a basement."
The Facebook founder’s relationship with Trump has undergone a dramatic shift in recent months.
Previously, Trump had accused Meta of censorship and election interference, at one point even suggesting Zuckerberg should face jail time.
However, in a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience”, Zuckerberg praised Trump, saying:
“I think he just wants America to win.”
During that interview, Zuckerberg claimed that Biden officials pressured Meta to remove posts about COVID-19, including jokes and satire.
He also urged Trump to push back against European antitrust regulators, arguing that their massive fines on American tech firms were unfair.
Ahead of the January 20 inauguration, Zuckerberg reportedly met privately with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, further fueling speculation about his growing influence within the administration.
As the billionaire tech mogul deepens his ties to Washington, his latest real estate move could be a sign of even greater political involvement in the years ahead.
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