Meta Replaces Fact-Checking with Community Notes, Ends DEI Programs Amid Trump Alignment

Jan 12, 2025, 12:27 PM

Meta Platforms Inc., led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has announced significant changes to its policies and operations, aligning with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. The company is ending its third-party fact-checking program, replacing it with a user-generated 'Community Notes' system similar to that used by X, formerly known as Twitter. This shift comes amid claims by Zuckerberg that the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor content related to the COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, Meta is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, a move that coincides with similar actions by Amazon ahead of Trump's inauguration. These changes are part of a broader strategic realignment, which includes Zuckerberg's recent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, indicating a shift towards more conservative policies and a closer relationship with the Republican Party.