Meta to Lay Off 5% of Workforce While Shifting Policies Toward Trump-Aligned Agenda

Mark Zuckerberg announces layoffs, policy changes, and alignment with Trump and Musk's vision for 'freedom of expression' on Meta platforms.

Meta plans to terminate 3,600 employees, representing 5% of its workforce, citing a push for higher performance standards, with plans to replace those let go.
Mark Zuckerberg has ended Meta's fact-checking initiatives and reduced content moderation, aiming to prioritize 'freedom of expression' on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including hiring initiatives for underrepresented groups, have been discontinued, signaling a shift in corporate priorities.
Zuckerberg has aligned Meta's policies with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, including adopting a community-based content annotation system similar to Musk’s X platform.
These moves come as Zuckerberg donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund and appoints Trump allies to key positions within Meta’s leadership.