After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.

Mark Zuckerberg‘s decision to change content moderation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads could reflect his need for political allies. With growing political pressure on tech firms, savvy Zuckerberg is adjusting his approach to maintain influence and avoid further scrutiny as Donald Trump takes office – especially as Meta faces potential changes

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg's claim that fact-checking programs on Facebook veers into censorship is "false," says the International Fact-Checking Network.