Meta Users Accuse Company of Forcing Trump Follows, Blocking Unfollows

Meta is facing significant backlash as users on Facebook and Instagram report being automatically subscribed to the accounts of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance following their inauguration. Many users assert they never followed these accounts and have encountered difficulties when attempting to unfollow them, with some being re-added despite their efforts. Meta's Communications Director, Andy Stone, clarified that the changes are part of standard procedure during a transition of power, but skepticism remains among users who believe this reflects a political bias by the platform. Furthermore, there were reports of Democrat-related hashtags being hidden, raising further concerns about Meta’s policies and intentions. Critics are calling for investigations into what they perceive as an abuse of users' rights and a shift towards right-leaning content. These issues coincide with a broader narrative about Meta’s changing political alignments under CEO Mark Zuckerberg's leadership.