Meta has reportedly reached out to a prominent Big Tech critic, Media Research Center, in an effort to influence Republican support on the eve of its antitrust trial. The Federal Trade Commission is pursuing a breakup of Meta, citing a potential monopoly. The outreach included discussing Zuckerberg's policy changes to appeal to conservatives, specifically the elimination of its fact-checking unit. This move was perceived as a strategic maneuver to secure a more favorable outcome in the impending trial, with implications for Meta's future.
On the eve of this trial that could have severe ramifications for Meta, [the company official] was throwing a 'hail Mary' pass to see if one of its chief critics would run cover for them in some way.
I think it's clearly accurate that they were hoping I was going to do something.
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