Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg expressed regret over not being more outspoken against the pressure and vowed to resist similar demands in the future.
#BREAKING: Mark Zuckerberg just admitted to working with Biden/Harris admin to censor Americans. pic.twitter.com/cuozPclUTY
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The White House defended its actions, stating it encouraged responsible measures to protect public health.
Additionally, Zuckerberg mentioned the company’s controversial decision to limit the spread of a New York Post story about Hunter Biden following an FBI warning of Russian disinformation. The revelations have been framed by Republicans as a significant win for free speech and have intensified scrutiny on government influence over tech platforms.
Connor Walcott is a staff writer for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X and look for him on VT’s “The Unusual Suspects.”
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