Zuckerberg says he regrets working with White House to censor content

Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta's compliance with the Biden administration's pressure to censor content in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee. He criticized the government's influence, particularly regarding Covid-19 posts and the New York Post's Hunter Biden coverage before the 2020 election. Zuckerberg stated, “I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it.”

He pledged to resist similar pressures in the future. The White House defended its actions, emphasizing the need for responsible public health communication. The letter highlights ongoing tensions about social media's role in content moderation, especially concerning conservative viewpoints.