Meta agrees $25m payout to Trump over suspended accounts
Briefly

Meta's recent settlement with Donald Trump, worth $25 million, is seen as a significant victory for him following the suspension of his accounts after the Capitol attack in January 2021. The agreement allocates funds for Trump's presidential library while changing Meta's corporate stance to align with conservative viewpoints. Meta has also made strategic hires and policy changes under CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who attended Trump's inauguration, indicating a deliberate effort to cater to the new administration and its supporters.
Meta's settlement with Trump marks a significant change in the company's relationship with conservative viewpoints, reflecting their new stance under the current administration.
The agreement includes a $25 million payout to Trump, with a major portion allocated for his presidential library, signaling a shift in Meta's approach.
Zuckerberg's alignment with Trump and recent policy changes at Meta suggest an attempt to court conservative audiences after previously facing backlash for content moderation.
With CEO Zuckerberg attending Trump's inauguration and prominent Republicans joining Meta's leadership, the company seems to be navigating a strategic path to appease the new administration.
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