Mark Zuckerberg’s Shift: Meta’s New Alliance going all-in on MAGA.

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Over the years, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta have undergone a striking transformation in their approach to politics and content moderation, one that now aligns closely with Donald Trump’s agenda. However, the journey from adversary to ally has been anything but straightforward. Ten years ago, Zuckerberg was firmly opposed to Trump’s rhetoric, but today, Meta is embracing a MAGA-centered strategy to navigate the shifting political landscape.  

 

 

Back in 2015, when Trump proposed banning Muslims from entering the U.S. through a controversial Facebook post, Zuckerberg and his team were outraged. They debated removing the post under Facebook’s hate speech rules. Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Republican policy executive and a former George W. Bush administration official, disagreed. Kaplan urged Zuckerberg to keep the post up, ultimately convincing the then-31-year-old CEO to exempt politicians from most of Meta’s content guidelines. This decision allowed Trump and other political figures to post freely, despite Zuckerberg publicly decrying hate speech at the time.  

 

During Trump’s first term, Meta consistently deferred to Kaplan’s guidance, implementing policies that subtly favored Republicans. These changes, however, did little to appease the right, leaving Zuckerberg’s reputation with conservatives lukewarm at best. Now, with Trump’s return to power, Zuckerberg has decided to abandon attempts at neutrality and steer Meta directly into Trump’s orbit.  

 

Meta’s recent pivot includes dismantling once-touted initiatives like its fact-checking program and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Joel Kaplan has risen further as the face of the company’s policy division, replacing liberal-leaning executive Nick Clegg. The company has also strengthened ties to Trump’s allies, with Zuckerberg reportedly attending private meetings at Mar-a-Lago, approving a $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, and adding UFC CEO Dana White, a known Trump supporter, to Meta’s board.  

 

The alignment was on full display at Trump’s inauguration, where Zuckerberg joined Trump’s inner circle, sharing celebratory moments with his wife, Priscilla Chan. A post on Zuckerberg’s social media captured the moment, showing the couple in formal attire with the caption, “Optimistic and celebrating us,” accompanied by an American flag emoji.  

 

This strategic alliance serves a clear purpose: to shield Meta from political attacks and gain a powerful ally against increasing tech regulations worldwide. But the cost of this pivot is significant. Many Meta employees and users, particularly those aligned with progressive values, have expressed discomfort with the company’s shift. On internal message boards, some employees criticized the company for silencing dissenting voices and suggested the so-called “free speech ethos” now favors conservatives disproportionately.  

 

Zuckerberg, however, remains resolute. In a recent video, he justified scaling back content moderation as necessary, claiming Trump’s victory signaled a “cultural tipping point” toward valuing free speech over censorship. He also took aim at traditional media, dismissing it as “legacy media” unworthy of trust, and introduced new hate speech policies that have drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ activists for using terms considered outdated or offensive.  

 

Internally, Meta’s culture has shifted as well. Job cuts and stricter rules on workplace discussions have created a climate of fear, silencing dissent among employees who once freely debated company policies. The shift reflects Zuckerberg’s broader goal of insulating Meta from external and internal challenges while aligning with the Republican agenda.  

 

As Trump’s second presidency begins to reshape the nation’s culture, Zuckerberg’s ambitions for Meta are clear: to remain a central player in the conversation, even if it means alienating some employees, users, and political factions. Whether this gamble will secure Meta’s long-term success or further polarize its audience remains to be seen.

 

Based on a report by WP 2025-01-28

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Time to leave Meta behind.

[JonnyF]

Zuckerberg blows with the wind. And the winds are changing. 

 

He knows it's Trump Time and has aligned his company accordingly.

 

Smart move for his business.  

[Yagoda]

36 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Zuckerberg blows with the wind. And the winds are changing. 

 

He knows it's Trump Time and has aligned his company accordingly.

 

Smart move for his business.  

Yeah but he is such a slimy little f%%k isnt he?

[JonnyF]

44 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Yeah but he is such a slimy little f%%k isnt he?

 

Absolutely.

 

I'd rather have him on side though. Better than having him covering up for the Biden crime family like he was before.

[spidermike007]

Bowing down to the new king. Zuck is within the new breed of sycophants. Pretty pathetic. 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Yeah but he is such a slimy little f%%k isnt he?

It’s been a while since the last time, but I once again find myself in agreement with something you said.

[Yagoda]

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

It’s been a while since the last time, but I once again find myself in agreement with something you said.

Its the Trump effect bringing rationality to the world again.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Bowing down to the new king. Zuck is within the new breed of sycophants. Pretty pathetic. 

 

Don't recall seeing your outrage when he was bowing down to the old king and covering up his degenerate son's crimes. 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Its the Trump effect bringing rationality to the world again.

I don’t think it’s as much Trump effect as that infinite number of monkeys/typewriter thing.

 

Every now and again something sensible pops out.

[Chomper Higgot]

15 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Don't recall seeing your outrage when he was bowing down to the old king and covering up his degenerate son's crimes. 

Because he wasn’t.

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Because he wasn’t.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62688532

 

[Yagoda]

20 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I don’t think it’s as much Trump effect as that infinite number of monkeys/typewriter thing.

 

Every now and again something sensible pops out.

Infinite genders?

[WDSmart]

I'm very sorry to read this. Of course, I'm always very sorry to hear of anyone who supports Trump. 🥹

[Justanotherone]

i am surprised zuck did not launch a meme coin yet