Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms — which controls Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — has increasingly aligned himself with right-wing politics. In recent months, Meta has dismantled its fact-checking program, fueling concerns about the rise of misinformation and hate speech on its platforms. He justifies these changes by emphasizing "free speech" and critiquing what he calls "excessive" censorship. However, this shift has raised alarms that the company is enabling the spread of fake news and extremism.
Also, Zuckerberg's decision to move Meta's content moderation to Texas — a state known for its conservative politics — and appoint Joel Kaplan, a prominent conservative political adviser, to oversee global affairs further suggests a tilt toward Trump's sphere.
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