Mark Zuckerberg exposes Biden administration’s attempt to censor Covid-related humor

Mark Zuckerberg claims the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor memes about Covid-19, calling it ridiculous.

Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor a viral Covid-19 meme.

The billionaire claimed that the White House resorted to aggressive tactics, including yelling and cursing at Meta employees.

The controversial meme, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at a TV from the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, humorously suggested that class-action lawsuits related to Covid-19 vaccines might emerge in the future. Zuckerberg explained that his team refused to comply with the administration’s demands, emphasizing, “We’re not going to take down things that are true. That’s ridiculous.”

The tech mogul further disclosed how the administration’s actions represented a broader pattern of pressure. “Basically, it just got to this point where we had to say no,” he said. Joe Rogan, the host, expressed his curiosity, asking whether any of the calls were recorded.

This revelation comes after Zuckerberg’s earlier statement in August, where he admitted to being “pressured” by the Biden administration to align with their content moderation requests. The incident raises questions about the relationship between tech giants and government censorship.

Zuckerberg’s remarks highlight Meta’s stance on protecting free speech, particularly in the realm of humorous content. His comments shed light on the ongoing debate over social media platforms’ responsibility in managing politically charged content.