In a surprising moment from the Trump administration era, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked to leave a meeting in the Oval Office, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The incident took place during a gathering that included high-ranking officials and then-President Donald Trump.

Zuckerberg, who had been in Washington to discuss regulatory matters concerning Facebook, was initially part of the meeting. However, as discussions turned to sensitive national issues, Trump instructed him to step out, stating, "We have things to talk about that don’t concern you."

This revelation highlights the tense and often complicated relationship between Big Tech and political leaders. It also comes at a time when technology firms face growing scrutiny over privacy, misinformation, and their role in shaping public discourse.

While Meta has not officially commented on the incident, it underlines how tech leaders, despite their global influence, may be kept at arm’s length when it comes to the inner workings of national governance.