Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Censorship During COVID

Former President Donald Trump has reignited claims that the 2020 presidential election was 'rigged' following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's admission that the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor certain COVID-19 content. Trump characterized Zuckerberg's statement, which detailed pressures from the White House regarding content moderation, as a confirmation of widespread election manipulation. Zuckerberg expressed regret over the government's involvement, stating that while Facebook made the final decisions, the pressure was inappropriate and he wished they had been more outspoken against it. The White House defended its actions as necessary for public health during the pandemic, asserting that tech companies should independently assess their content. Former Trump advisor Olivia Troye warned that Trump appears to be preparing to make similar claims ahead of the 2024 election, echoing concerns about the ramifications of such false allegations. The situation continues to fuel partisan debates around election integrity and the influence of social media on political discourse.