**Meta Welcomes UFC CEO Dana White to Its Board Amid Trump Relations Thaw**

Fri Jul 11 2025 01:55:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Meta Welcomes UFC CEO Dana White to Its Board Amid Trump Relations Thaw**

A strategic move by Meta's CEO to strengthen ties with the incoming president through board changes.


Meta’s appointment of Dana White signals a new approach as it navigates relationships with political figures and social platform issues.

Despite its historic tensions with Donald Trump, Meta is looking to reposition itself with the appointment of Dana White, the chief executive officer of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), to its board. Alongside White, Mark Zuckerberg announced the inclusion of John Elkann, a leader in European investments, and Charlie Songhurst, formerly of Microsoft. This restructuring occurs just as Joe Biden prepares for his presidential inauguration.

Zuckerberg expressed optimism about White's contributions, highlighting his expertise in business development and influence. White, known for his close ties to Trump, aims to utilize his experience in the dynamic fields of artificial intelligence and digital communications, stating his excitement for the future of technology on social media platforms.

Controversially, White has deemed himself a proponent of free speech, often standing his ground amidst criticisms of hate speech within UFC platforms. His history with Trump dates back years, with their mutual relationship appearing to stabilize after Trump's meta-excommunication post-Capitol riots in January 2021. Notably, Trump's sentiments towards Zuckerberg have shifted from outrage, as mentioned in his recent book, to a more amicable tone, suggesting a desire for cooperation during the upcoming election period.

In a related transition, Sir Nick Clegg exited as president of global affairs at Meta, replaced by Joel Kaplan, a Republican known for his navigation of the firm’s political landscape. There seems to be an intent to mend the rift between the social media giant and the Republican Party, possibly indicating a strategic pivot as the platform braces for upcoming electoral challenges.

Meta also reinforced its commitment to emerging technologies while acknowledging the unique challenges it faces in fostering dialogue and interaction in an increasingly polarized social context. The introduction of these board members symbolizes a potential reconfiguration of Meta's strategy, aiming to capitalize on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, wearables, and human connectivity.

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