The official accounts include handles like Potus (President of the United States), VicePresident, and Flotus (First Lady of the United States). Archived images show that the Potus and Flotus accounts had previously displayed Joe Biden and Jill Biden’s names and portraits. Stone mentioned that updates to follow and unfollow requests might take time during such transitions.
Following his inauguration, Trump quickly began issuing executive orders that aligned with his political goals, including withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the declaration of a national emergency concerning the U.S.-Mexico border. The ceremony saw attendance from leading tech figures like Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X’s chief Elon Musk, both of whom hold advisory roles in the current administration.
Trump has had a contentious history with Meta; he was banned in 2021 for allegedly endorsing violence during the riots at the Capitol. Allegations arose that he and his allies accused the company of working with the Biden administration to suppress allegations about Hunter Biden and other pandemic-related content. Zuckerberg later expressed regret over Trump's ban.
In a recent twist, Trump suggested that Zuckerberg could face serious legal consequences if he interfered in the 2024 elections. Despite the rough history, Zuckerberg seems to be building bridges with Trump, as evidenced by a dinner at Mar-a-Lago and a significant donation towards his inauguration.
In a broader context, Meta announced a shift away from third-party fact-checking in favor of a model similar to X’s community notes, part of an effort to address Trump's criticisms. This marked a return to their proclaimed commitment to free expression, amid ongoing changes in their operational strategy and workforce, including a recent 5% job cut aimed at enhancing performance.
Following his inauguration, Trump quickly began issuing executive orders that aligned with his political goals, including withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the declaration of a national emergency concerning the U.S.-Mexico border. The ceremony saw attendance from leading tech figures like Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X’s chief Elon Musk, both of whom hold advisory roles in the current administration.
Trump has had a contentious history with Meta; he was banned in 2021 for allegedly endorsing violence during the riots at the Capitol. Allegations arose that he and his allies accused the company of working with the Biden administration to suppress allegations about Hunter Biden and other pandemic-related content. Zuckerberg later expressed regret over Trump's ban.
In a recent twist, Trump suggested that Zuckerberg could face serious legal consequences if he interfered in the 2024 elections. Despite the rough history, Zuckerberg seems to be building bridges with Trump, as evidenced by a dinner at Mar-a-Lago and a significant donation towards his inauguration.
In a broader context, Meta announced a shift away from third-party fact-checking in favor of a model similar to X’s community notes, part of an effort to address Trump's criticisms. This marked a return to their proclaimed commitment to free expression, amid ongoing changes in their operational strategy and workforce, including a recent 5% job cut aimed at enhancing performance.
