Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was recently asked to leave the Oval Office after unexpectedly walking into a high-level meeting between President Trump and senior military officials.

According to insiders who spoke to NBC News, Zuckerberg‘s unannounced entrance disrupted a sensitive briefing on the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet program.

Military leaders were reportedly surprised and concerned by Zuckerberg‘s presence, noting that he did not have the required security clearance to participate in the discussion.

Following the interruption, Zuckerberg was politely escorted out and asked to wait outside the room. One official described the scene as “bizarro world,” highlighting the unusual nature of the intrusion.

However, a senior White House official disputed this version, stating Zuckerberg had briefly stopped by “at the President’s request” to say hello before heading to a scheduled meeting with Trump, which was set to begin after the military briefing. Still, the incident sheds light on the informal and often unpredictable atmosphere inside Trump‘s White House.

This episode offers a glimpse into the hectic and open-door environment of the Trump administration’s headquarters. President Trump reportedly calls the Oval Office “Grand Central Terminal” due to the frequent flow of advisers, cabinet members, and influential figures passing through.

Concerns have been raised over the potential risk of sensitive information being overheard or leaked due to the constant comings and goings. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, nicknamed the “Ice Maiden,” is credited with bringing some discipline to the chaos by attending nearly every significant meeting and helping manage the president’s schedule.

Cabinet members are known to linger around the White House, capitalizing on close proximity to the president. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, for example, regularly appears outside for media interviews, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent often uses his nearby office to stay close to West Wing happenings.

Zuckerberg‘s political stance has notably shifted over recent years. Initially a supporter of liberal policies and pro-immigration initiatives, he has moved closer to the MAGA movement amid Trump’s re-election efforts. His attendance at Trump’s inauguration, alongside billionaire contemporaries like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, signaled this realignment.

The Meta CEO’s growing rapport with Trump extended to White House meetings, although the incident of his ejection reveals the delicate balance between influence and protocol. UFC CEO Dana White, another Trump ally and Meta board member, also exemplifies this blending of politics and corporate power.

Trump‘s leadership style is marked by unpredictability, demonstrated by public moments such as an abrupt reprimand of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a cordial yet unconventional interaction with an African-American reporter during peace deal announcements. These episodes reflect the informal tone permeating Trump‘s administration.

Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Taylor Budowich lauds Trump‘s cabinet as “the greatest in American history,” emphasizing Chief of Staff Wiles’s pivotal role in executing the president’s agenda despite the chaotic backdrop.

As the Trump White House continues to attract a broad mix of advisers and power players, Zuckerberg’s brief Oval Office appearance-and quick exit-highlight ongoing tensions between access, security, and governance in Washington’s corridors of power.