Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

Company Overview - Meta has expanded its board of directors by adding two new members, including Dina Powell McCormick, who served in President Trump's administration [1][4] - The addition of Powell McCormick indicates Meta's alignment with Republican interests following Trump's return to the White House [4] Board Member Background - Dina Powell McCormick was a deputy national security advisor under Trump from 2017 to 2018 and has a significant political background, having also served as assistant Secretary of State under Condoleezza Rice [2][3] - Powell McCormick is currently vice chair, president, and head of global client services at BDT & MSD Partners, a firm formed in 2023 [3] - Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of Stripe, was also elected to the board, bringing experience in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs [5] Recent Developments - Meta's board changes follow a shift away from fact-checking and the appointment of Dana White, a friend of Trump, to the board [4] - Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's co-founder and CEO, recently visited the White House and has made significant real estate investments in Washington [6] - Both Powell McCormick and Collison will officially become directors on April 15 [6]