Sat Jan 11 02:14:54 UTC 2025: ## Meta CEO Meets Trump Amidst Controversial Policy Changes

**New Delhi, January 11, 2025** – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, according to Semafor news website. The meeting comes as Meta announced significant policy shifts, including the termination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the scaling back of its U.S. fact-checking initiative.

The social media giant’s decision to end DEI programs across hiring, training, and supplier selection follows criticism from conservative circles. Simultaneously, Meta has eased restrictions on discussions surrounding controversial topics like immigration and gender identity. These changes coincide with Trump’s impending second term as President.

Neither Meta nor Trump’s transition team has yet commented on the Zuckerberg-Trump meeting. The developments have sparked considerable debate regarding Meta’s role in the information ecosystem and its commitment to social responsibility.

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