Nick Clegg Steps Down as Meta's Global Affairs Chief

Clegg's departure marks a shift as Meta aligns with the incoming Trump administration, appointing Joel Kaplan as his successor.

Nick Clegg announced his resignation as Meta's President of Global Affairs after six years in the role, citing it as the right time to move on.
Joel Kaplan, a Republican and former deputy chief of staff under George W. Bush, will replace Clegg, signaling Meta's pivot towards a more Trump-aligned stance.
Clegg played a key role in Meta's content moderation policies, including the suspension of Donald Trump from its platforms following the Capitol riots in 2021.
The shift comes as Silicon Valley tech firms adjust their strategies under the new Trump administration, with Meta seeking to improve relations with the president-elect.
Clegg's next steps remain unclear, with speculation about roles in European tech policy or international public service, though a return to frontline politics appears unlikely.