On an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" released Friday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg painted a picture of Biden administration officials berating Facebook staff over requests to remove certain content from the social media platform.

The US government should be defending its companies, not be at the tip of the spear attacking its companies," Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in an interview.

After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are just beginning.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Trump a day ahead of announcing the social media network will eliminate its fact-checking program to prioritize free speech.

Mark Zuckerberg‘s decision to change content moderation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads could reflect his need for political allies. With growing political pressure on tech firms, savvy Zuckerberg is adjusting his approach to maintain influence and avoid further scrutiny as Donald Trump takes office – especially as Meta faces potential changes