Meta's new head of global policy is Joel Kaplan, a former staffer under George W. Bush and vocal critic of Meta's restrictions on political speech.

Nick Clegg resigned as Meta's global affairs chief, succeeded by Republican Joel Kaplan, a move coinciding with Donald Trump's White House return and Meta's efforts to strengthen ties with conservative figures.

Observers noted at the time that Zuckerberg hoped to make use of Clegg's European connections in navigating the regulatory landscape there. Now, Zuckerberg's attention is turning homeward. He has already made moves to please President-elect Donald Trump,