Oh, how the mighty pivot! Mark Zuckerberg, once the tech world’s poster child for disruption and innovation, is now auditioning for a starring role in Washington’s political theater. His latest act? A full-throated embrace of Trump-era policies, served with a side of corporate self-preservation.
Let’s be clear: Zuckerberg isn’t just optimistic about Trump’s policies—he’s practically serenading them. His remarks about the administration “defending our values” would be almost touching if they weren’t so blatantly self-serving. After all, what better way to avoid regulatory scrutiny than to cozy up to the very people who might have reined you in?
And then there’s his AI crusade—Zuck, the fearless champion of government intervention, suddenly realizing that maybe, just maybe, unchecked free-market dominance isn’t always a winning strategy. Of course, his definition of “help” conveniently translates to policies that keep Meta at the top while silencing pesky critics and kneecapping competition.
Let’s not forget the personnel shake-ups. Handing the keys of global affairs to a Republican strategist and adding Dana White to the board? It’s almost poetic. Nothing screams “tech leadership” like appointing a fight promoter best known for his bromance with Trump. And, in a move as predictable as it is cynical, Meta’s retreat from fact-checking and DEI initiatives rounds out the transformation. Why bother with truth and equity when you can just realign with power?
Zuckerberg’s strategic shift is clear: less Silicon Valley idealism, more Beltway opportunism. The only question left is—will Meta’s users, employees, and investors buy into the act? Or will they see it for what it really is: a desperate play to stay in the good graces of an administration willing to trade influence for loyalty?