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Zuckerberg Reveals Biden's Pressure on COVID Vaccine Censorship

1/11/2025

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg candidly shared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" that the Biden administration exerted pressure on Facebook to censor even accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. In a bold move, he announced a shift away from stringent content moderation, opting for a community-driven approach that champions free expression, despite internal pushback.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg candidly shared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" that the Biden administration exerted pressure on Facebook to censor even accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. In a bold move, he announced a shift away from stringent content moderation, opting for a community-driven approach that champions free expression, despite internal pushback.