Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Shifts DEI Policy After Meeting With Trump Adviser Stephen Miller
Less than two months before announcing the dismantling of Meta’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly met with Stephen Miller, a key adviser to former President Donald Trump, to discuss aligning with the president-elect’s agenda.
The meeting, which took place shortly after Trump’s election victory, focused on the tech giant’s potential role in reshaping America under Trump’s terms, according to sources cited by The New York Times. Miller, a chief architect of Trump’s hard-line immigration policies, urged Zuckerberg to embrace changes that included abandoning DEI initiatives previously championed by Meta during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Zuckerberg Signals Change
During the meeting, Zuckerberg reportedly blamed Meta’s former COO Sheryl Sandberg for promoting inclusivity policies at the company. Sources close to Zuckerberg shared that he expressed willingness to make adjustments that aligned with Trump’s priorities.
By early January, Meta announced the overhaul of its DEI programs in an internal memo, citing a Supreme Court decision that declared certain diversity initiatives unconstitutional. The memo revealed plans to phase out DEI-related training, hiring practices, and supplier selection processes.
Fact-Checking Program Ends
In addition to scaling back DEI efforts, Meta announced the cessation of its fact-checking program, a move likely to resonate with Trump’s grievances over fact-checkers who challenged his claims of election fraud in 2020. Instead, the platform will implement a community notes system, akin to a feature on X (formerly Twitter), owned by Trump ally Elon Musk.
Tech Giants Courting Trump
Zuckerberg’s actions are part of a broader trend among tech leaders seeking to align with Trump’s anticipated policies ahead of his second term. High-profile CEOs, including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and TikTok’s Shou Chew, are reportedly engaging with Trump’s transition team to navigate potential regulatory changes.
Trump, entering his second presidency with four years of experience and a list of grievances, appears prepared to reshape policies he opposes. Influential figures like Miller are expected to play a central role in executing this vision.
Meta and the Trump–Vance transition team have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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