The shift is notably seen as an overt effort to win favor with the incoming Trump administration. Zuckerberg's consultation with Trump officials and the appointment of Dana White, a Trump ally, to the board further emphasize this connection. Trump welcomed the news, hinting that his previous threats against Meta may have influenced their decision, a sentiment echoed by his supporters who have criticized fact-checking as biased against conservatives. Meanwhile, digital rights advocates have condemned the rollback of fact-checking, warning of the potential for misinformation to proliferate.

As Meta gears up for this significant policy change, it heralds a new chapter in its approach to user content, promising both increased user engagement and heightened backlash from various sectors.