Meta Appoints Joel Kaplan as President of Global Affairs, Signaling Shift in Strategy

Kaplan, a longtime conservative figure within Meta, replaces Nick Clegg as the company seeks closer ties with the incoming Trump administration.

Joel Kaplan, a former George W. Bush aide and Meta's vice president of global public policy since 2011, has been promoted to President of Global Affairs, replacing Nick Clegg.
Kaplan's appointment reflects Meta's efforts to align with the incoming Trump administration after years of tension between Donald Trump and the company.
Known for amplifying conservative voices on Meta's platforms, Kaplan has been a controversial figure within the company, drawing criticism from civil rights groups and progressive lawmakers.
Nick Clegg, who served as Meta's public-facing 'heat shield' during controversies, departs as the company's leadership moves away from its previous liberal-leaning image.
Kaplan's promotion is seen as a strategic move to protect Meta's business interests in a shifting political landscape, with experts predicting minimal changes to the company's overall operations.