Meta Faces Backlash Over Trump Account Transfers and Policy Changes

Users criticize Meta for transferring official accounts to Trump administration and recent policy shifts, sparking concerns over data privacy and platform neutrality.

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.