President Trump on Thursday night hosted top tech executives in a one-of-a-kind White House event, during which he asked attendees to say how much their companies were investing in U.S. manufacturing.

The president sat beside Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a long table, with first lady Melania Trump on the other side. Microphones and place sittings sat in front of each attendee in the State Dining Room, after the event was moved inside due to rain.

It was slated to be the inaugural event in the newly renovated Rose Garden.

“We don’t often get together as the CEOs of the different companies but it's good to,” Zuckerberg said.

Trump asked him how much he’s spending over the next few years, and he said at least $600 billion........

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