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Meta Denies Allegations of Forced Follows for Trump Administration Account. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, denied allegations that it forced users to follow official Trump administration accounts after his inauguration. Users reported being "automatically" subscribed to President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump's accounts on the platforms. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone clarified that the accounts, managed by the White House, were updated following standard procedures during presidential transitions. Official accounts like Potus (President), VicePresident, and Flotus (First Lady) were updated from Joe and Jill Biden to Donald and Melania Trump. Meta noted that follow and unfollow requests might experience delays during account transitions, which could explain user confusion. Trump, previously banned by Meta in 2021 over the Capitol riots, has criticized the platform for alleged bias during the Biden administration. Despite past criticisms, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with Trump post-election and donated $1M towards his inauguration, signaling a potential reconciliation. Meta announced it would end third-party fact-checking in favor of community-driven notes, echoing Trump’s prior criticisms of content moderation. Meta’s Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk, now an advisor in Trump’s administration, were among the influential tech leaders attending the event. Meta framed its policy changes as a return to its "fundamental commitment to free expression," amidst criticism from both Trump supporters and detractors
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