The official handles in question, such as Potus (President of the United States) and Flotus (First Lady of the United States), transitioned from having the names and images of Joe and Jill Biden. Stone acknowledged a possible delay in processing follow and unfollow requests during this transition.

Since assuming the presidency for a second term, Trump has enacted various executive orders, emphasizing his political intentions, including policies impacting the World Health Organization and national emergencies pertaining to the US-Mexico border.

Zuckerberg, among other tech leaders, attended the inauguration, rekindling his tense relationship with Trump, which saw Meta banning the former president for inciting violence linked to the Capitol riots in January 2021. In response to Trump’s allegations of collusion with the Biden administration, Zuckerberg has expressed regret over past decisions and seemed to align with Trump politically in recent months.

Notably, Meta recently announced a shift in its strategy, discontinuing third-party fact-checking in favor of a model akin to X's community notes, further showcasing its aim to prioritize free expression amidst ongoing political discourse.