Overview

• Staff report they are in “emotional freefall” as Zuckerberg ditches hoodies for gold chains, a ginger mullet and an internal nickname of “MAGA Mark”
• His Joe Rogan appearance and “If you don’t like it, tough s--t” response to employee concerns highlighted a turn toward ‘manosphere’ influencers
• Ties with Trump allies such as UFC boss Dana White spurred talks of Zuckerberg joining the administration’s science advisory council
• Just weeks before Trump’s inauguration, Meta announced cuts to content moderation, fact-checking and diversity programs
• Some insiders warn the political realignment could backfire while skeptics like Steve Bannon question Zuckerberg’s trustworthiness