Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg To Host Fundraiser For N.J. Gov. Chris Christie
Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will host a fundraiser for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at his home in Palo Alto next month, BuzzFeed reported.
Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will host a fundraiser for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at his home in Palo Alto next month, BuzzFeed reported.
According to BuzzFeed, the two men first met in 2010, when Zuckerberg donated $100 million to public schools in Newark, N.J., and they appeared on “Oprah” with Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
BuzzFeed added that Zuckerberg, Christie, and Booker have collaborated on a local education agenda, and Christie strategist Michael DuHaime told BuzzFeed Zuckerberg approached Christie’s campaign about helping the governor win another term in office.
Facebook Spokeswoman Sarah Feinberg told BuzzFeed:
Mark and Priscilla have worked closely with Gov.
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