Dana White Joins Meta Board of Directors

Meta Platforms has appointed Dana White, the CEO of UFC and a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, to its board of directors, alongside John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst. This move indicates Meta's strategic shift towards a more conservative influence, as evidenced by the promotion of Republican Joel Kaplan to the position of president of global affairs. White expressed his excitement about joining Meta, emphasizing his belief in the future of social media and AI. Zuckerberg praised White for his entrepreneurial success in transforming UFC into a global sports powerhouse. The company's recent actions, including a $1 million donation to Trump's inaugural fund and Zuckerberg's personal meeting with Trump, suggest a desire to rebuild relationships with the Republican administration. Overall, these changes reflect Zuckerberg's efforts to align Meta's direction with upcoming political shifts and to enhance its capabilities in AI and brand building.