Meta's choice to abandon third-party fact-checking aligns with the incoming Trump administration's views on free speech, particularly under the influence of FCC Chairman nominee Brendan Carr.
Brendan Carr's letter to Meta and other tech giants emphasized a perceived 'censorship cartel,' threatening the platforms with potential actions to protect free speech and diversity of viewpoints.
By opting out of professional fact-checking, Meta is preemptively responding to incoming government scrutiny that targets their moderation practices, particularly concerning conservative viewpoints.
Carr made it clear that the incoming administration is prepared to review and potentially undermine the liability protections of Section 230, indicating a push against Big Tech.
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