Mark Zuckerberg has taken aim at traditional media outlets, criticizing them for holding him accountable and pushing for censorship around COVID-19 vaccines. The Facebook CEO’s comments come as part of a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan, where he also discussed his company’s loosening of content moderation policies and shutdown of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Zuckerberg expressed frustration with the media’s handling of misinformation surrounding the 2016 election, stating that some outlets gave too much deference to false narratives. He also criticized journalists for reporting on Facebook’s role in spreading misinformation during that time.
The comments have been seen as a departure from Zuckerberg’s previous stance on issues like misinformation and free speech. Meta has recently made changes to its content moderation policies and DEI efforts, which some interpret as a shift towards a more MAGA-friendly agenda.
Zuckerberg’s interview with Rogan comes after a series of events that suggest a shift in the company’s priorities. These include his visit to Mar-a-Lago, Meta’s donation to Trump’s inaugural fund, and recent changes to the company’s leadership.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/10/mark-zuckerberg-joe-rogan-facebook