Meta Overhauls Policies and Faces Internal Leaks as Zuckerberg Aligns with Trump Administration

Mark Zuckerberg announces major changes at Meta while addressing leaks and outlining a closer partnership with the U.S. government under President Trump.

Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community notes model and relaxed hate speech policies, drawing comparisons to Elon Musk's X platform.
The company dismantled its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing legal and regulatory shifts, and defended the changes as aligning with current laws.
Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration over repeated internal leaks, warning employees of termination for sharing confidential information, though leaked memos and meeting recordings quickly surfaced.
Meta plans to lay off 5% of its workforce, targeting underperforming employees, while increasing investments in AI, including its open-source Llama model, and other priority areas.
Zuckerberg emphasized building a stronger relationship with the Trump administration, framing it as an opportunity to advance Meta's goals and improve its standing with the U.S. government.