Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship

In a revealing interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, META CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed that the Biden administration aggressively pressured his company to censor content about COVID-19 and vaccines. He recounted how officials would 'scream' and 'curse' at Meta employees, demanding the removal of posts that accurately stated vaccine side effects, actions he characterized as a violation of free speech and user trust. Zuckerberg criticized this approach as government overreach and expressed that the pressure felt illegal and undermined public confidence. He also announced changes to Meta's policies, including the end of third-party fact-checking and the launch of a user-driven program called 'Community Notes.' Additionally, Zuckerberg's recent actions indicate a shift towards aligning Meta with the incoming Trump administration, including a significant donation to Trump's inauguration and changes in the company's diversity initiatives. These developments have sparked renewed discussions about the balance between regulation and free expression on social media platforms.