John –

Meta just announced it’s ending its fact-checking program. The timing isn’t a coincidence—it’s another capitulation to the incoming Trump administration.

Mark Zuckerberg claims this decision is about “free expression.” But here’s the reality:

• Reports indicate that Meta executives consulted with Trump officials before making the announcement.
• Meta elevated Dana White, a Trump loyalist, to its board last week.
• Zuckerberg himself dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and pledged $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.
• Zuckerberg even announced Meta’s changes on Fox and Friends.

Trump won 2024 voters who “don’t follow politics closely” by a large margin, many of whom rely on Facebook and YouTube for news. Without fact-checking, Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—are now wide open to a flood of far-right misinformation from Trump allies. 

Can you chip in $25 to support COURIER’s mission? Our factual reporting, delivered directly on Facebook and other social media platforms where people actually get their news, has never been more critical. Your donation helps us reach the voters most vulnerable to far-right disinformation.

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• Expose Trump’s lies and counter the flood of MAGA propaganda that is thriving on platforms like X and Meta.
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Trump’s second term begins in days, and thanks to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the floodgates of disinformation are unchecked, unfettered, and ready to spread across Facebook and X.

The good news is that, with your help, COURIER can hold them accountable. Your contribution today helps us deliver factual reporting directly to the people most vulnerable to this propaganda, ensuring the truth is heard where it’s needed most.

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