Senator Hawley Demands Zuckerberg Testify Over Meta’s Alleged China Ties

The call follows whistleblower claims of deceptive practices and national security risks tied to Meta’s dealings with Chinese officials.

Sen. Josh Hawley has formally requested Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify before Congress regarding allegations of undermining U.S. national security to pursue business in China.
Former Facebook policy executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified that Meta executives misled Congress, employees, and the public about their dealings with the Chinese Communist Party.
Wynn-Williams presented documentary evidence, including internal chat logs, alleging Meta shared sensitive technology with Beijing as part of a secret initiative called 'Project Aldrin.'
Hawley accused Meta of attempting to intimidate Wynn-Williams by threatening punitive damages and restricting her ability to discuss her memoir detailing these allegations.
Meta denies the accusations, asserting it does not operate in China today and that its dealings with Chinese advertisers have always been transparent.