Meta Faces Backlash Over Social Media Account Transitions After Trump Inauguration

Users report being automatically connected to official accounts of the new administration, raising concerns about transparency and platform policies.

Meta transitioned official White House social media accounts (@POTUS, @VP, @FLOTUS) to reflect the new Trump administration, retaining followers from the previous administration.
Some users claim they were automatically following the new accounts without consent, while others report difficulties unfollowing them.
Meta insists this is standard practice during presidential transitions, emphasizing that users follow the institution, not specific individuals.
Critics argue Meta failed to adequately communicate the transition process, fueling perceptions of bias and platform favoritism towards the Trump administration.
The controversy comes as Meta ends its third-party fact-checking program and increases political content recommendations, sparking broader debates about its policies.