Fri Feb 28 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Meta Fires 20 Employees for Leaking Information Amid Zuckerberg’s Shift Towards Trump
**San Francisco, CA** – Meta Platforms announced Thursday that it terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential company information to the media. The firings follow a series of reports detailing CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s increasingly close relationship with President Donald Trump and a subsequent shift in Meta’s policies.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, stating that the company prohibits the leaking of internal information regardless of intent. The spokesperson indicated further disciplinary actions are anticipated. The leaks reportedly included details of internal meetings where Zuckerberg expressed frustration over information being shared publicly and warned employees to prepare for a more collaborative relationship with the White House.
Zuckerberg’s recent actions have drawn criticism, including increased engagement with Trump, donations to his inauguration fund, easing content moderation policies, and the termination of Facebook’s US fact-checking program. These moves, coupled with the appointment of Trump allies to key positions within Meta, are seen by many as aligning with a more conservative political agenda. Zuckerberg’s public statements, such as comments on embracing “masculine energy,” further fuel this perception. The firings underscore Meta’s efforts to control the narrative amidst these significant shifts in company leadership and policy.
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