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What will be Joel Kaplan's impact on Meta's policy direction by the end of 2025?
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Meta Appoints Republican Joel Kaplan as Global Affairs Chief, Replacing Nick Clegg Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
Jan 3, 2025, 02:50 AM
Meta Platforms Inc. announced that Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy Prime Minister who joined the company in 2018, is stepping down as President of Global Affairs. He will be replaced by Joel Kaplan, his deputy and the company's most prominent Republican, who previously served as deputy chief of staff under President George W. Bush. Kaplan, known for advocating against censorship, is expected to foster better relations with the incoming Trump administration ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The move signals a shift in Meta's policy leadership as the company aligns itself with the new political landscape.
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