Meta, Joel Kaplan and Donald Trump

Who is Joel Kaplan, Meta's new President of Global Affairs and Trump's latest ally in Big Tech?
Who is Joel Kaplan, Meta's new President of Global Affairs and Trump's latest ally in Big Tech? - Nick Clegg is to make way for Meta’s top Republican ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Who is he – and why does it matter?
Meta taps Republican Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team, replacing Nick Clegg
U.S. tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.
Meta Promotes GOP-Affiliated Exec Joel Kaplan to Head of Global Affairs Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Joel Kaplan, a Meta exec with ties to the Republican party, is taking over as the company's president of global affairs with the exit of Nick Clegg.
Joel Kaplan: meet Meta’s newly appointed chief global affairs officer
In a significant shakeup at Meta Platforms, Joel Kaplan has been named the new chief global affairs officer, succeeding Nick Clegg. Kaplan’s promotion comes amidst heightened scrutiny of Meta’s role in shaping public discourse and its contentious relationship with global policymakers.
Meta's Nick Clegg steps down from global affairs position, replaced by top Republican exec
Just a few weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term, Meta is shaking up its global affairs team — a crucial body overseeing things like content policy, elections, and its independent oversight board.
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
In his note, Clegg said that former Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin would replace Kaplan as Meta's vice president of global policy. He mentioned that Kaplan would work closely with David Ginsburg, the company's vice president of global communications and public affairs.
Meta Appoints Executive With Republican Ties to Lead Global Policy
Joel Kaplan, a former senior adviser to George W. Bush, replaces Nick Clegg, a former deputy prime minister of Britain, as Meta’s head of policy.
Nick Cleggs steps down as Meta’s global policy chief, replaced with Trump-friendly Joel Kaplan
Former Republican White House staffer Joel Kaplan just became Meta Platforms Inc.’s global policy head as Britain’s former deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, leaves the company after six years.
Clegg out, Kaplan in: a sign of the Trumpian times at Meta
Former Lib Dem leader has been replaced by a Republican ally as tech sector races to appease the president-elect
Meta’s Nick Clegg steps down as Republican Joel Kaplan takes over global affairs
Nick Clegg departs Meta after leading global affairs as longtime Republican Joel Kaplan, a key policy advocate, steps into the role.
Joel Kaplan Replaces Nick Clegg as Meta’s Global Policy Chief
Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican, has been appointed as Meta’s new top global affairs officer, succeeding Nick Clegg. This leadership transition marks a significant
Meta Taps GOP Figure and Brett Kavanaugh’s Pal to Key Company Role
Meta has tapped Joel Kaplan, a former deputy chief of staff for George W. Bush and a friend of Supreme Court Justice Brett ...
Meta ends fact-checking program as Zuckerberg vows to restore free expression on Facebook, Instagram
Meta is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech to “restore free expression" across Facebook, Instagram and Meta platforms, admitting its current content moderation ...
Mark Zuckerberg is giving Meta a MAGA-friendly makeover
The tech giant tapped Republican Joel Kaplan to lead the company's global policy, continuing the company's yearslong rightward shift.