Overview

• Meta transferred official @POTUS and @VicePresident accounts to the Trump administration following standard procedures, leading to user confusion and unfounded claims of forced follows.
• The transition process mirrors previous handovers, including the Biden-Trump transition in 2021, but some users reported difficulties unfollowing or blocking the accounts.
• Meta's recent policy changes, including ending third-party fact-checking and relaxing hate speech rules, have drawn criticism, with some users deleting accounts in protest.
• Speculation over Meta's influence, including its alleged role in a TikTok ban and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg's presence at Trump's inauguration, has fueled distrust among users.
• Despite ongoing controversies, Meta's platforms continue to grow, with a reported $40.59 billion in revenue in Q3 2024 and an increasing user base among young adults.