Who Is Joel Kaplan, Meta’s New Global Policy Chief?
Published On Jan 7, 2025, 11:44 AM
Meta Platforms has appointed Joel Kaplan, a longtime Republican lobbyist, as its chief global affairs officer. Kaplan aims to shift the company's content moderation policies towards favoring free expression, suggesting the approach taken by Elon Musk's X as a model. This move is viewed as strategic positioning in anticipation of a potential second term for Donald Trump as president. Kaplan criticized the Biden administration's content moderation pressures, framing them as detrimental to free speech and vulnerable to international pressures.
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Kaplan's appointment likely signals a shift in Meta's regulatory approach under a more politically aligned leadership with potential ties to the incoming Trump administration. This could favor the stock as it may facilitate a less restrictive operational environment for Meta in the US market. Additionally, a focus on content moderation changes could appeal to a broader user base, potentially increasing engagement.
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