Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised the Trump administration for supporting Silicon Valley, calling 2025 a pivotal year for redefining Meta’s government relationships. Meta and Zuckerberg have taken steps to mend ties with Trump, including a $1 million donation to his inaugural fund and a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Zuckerberg announced Meta would eliminate third-party fact-checking, citing concerns about political bias and its impact on trust, particularly in the U.S. The decision was seen as a gesture toward Trump and Republicans, who have long accused Meta of censoring conservative views.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised the Trump administration for supporting Silicon Valley,
00:07calling 2025 a pivotal year for redefining Meta's government relationships.
00:11Meta and Zuckerberg have taken steps to mend ties with Trump,
00:15including a $1 million donation to his inaugural fund and a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
00:20Zuckerberg announced Meta would eliminate third-party fact-checking,
00:23citing concerns about political bias and its impact on trust, particularly in the U.S.
00:28The decision was seen as a gesture towards Trump and Republicans,
00:32who have long accused Meta of censoring conservative views.