Zuckerberg Reportedly Aligns Meta With Trump Administration Priorities

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears eager to align his company with the anticipated return of Donald Trump to the White House, signaling a shift in strategy to avoid political conflict.

Meta has sought to appease Trump before, with Zuckerberg publicly stating in 2020 that “Facebook shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth” amid accusations of enabling misinformation. I Photo: TechCrunch

In a media briefing, Meta’s top policy executive and former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg highlighted the company’s intent to play "an active role" in technological policy discussions under Trump's leadership, Fortune’s Data Sheet reported.

Clegg admitted Meta may have “overdid it a bit” in moderating pandemic-related content, a nod toward accusations of anti-conservative censorship that Trump and his allies have often levied against the platform, despite evidence refuting systematic bias.

Meta has sought to appease Trump before. In 2020, Zuckerberg publicly stated that “Facebook shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth” amid accusations of enabling misinformation.

Last year, when Meta reinstated Trump’s accounts after a two-year suspension, Clegg conceded: “It’s not great for business to be embroiled in controversy.” The tone suggests Meta's leadership is prioritizing a strategic relationship with Trump’s administration to safeguard its business and influence.