Dana White Joins Meta Board as Mark Zuckerberg Aligns with Trump-Era Conservatives

The UFC CEO's appointment comes amid Meta's leadership shakeup and a broader Silicon Valley shift towards supporting Donald Trump's administration.

Mark Zuckerberg invited UFC CEO Dana White to join Meta's board, citing the need for strong leadership and a 'backbone' amid increasing external pressures.
White, a long-time ally of Donald Trump, accepted the position following his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
The move reflects a broader trend of Silicon Valley leaders distancing themselves from 'woke culture' and aligning with Trump after his 2024 presidential victory.
Meta recently ended its fact-checking initiatives and shifted to community notes, signaling a potential change in its approach to content moderation.
White stated his role on the board is not to oppose censorship directly but to contribute strategic insights, particularly in navigating challenges related to AI and social media's future.