Patrick Collison—Joined Meta's board of directors amid company's outreach to Trump administration
Patrick Collison appointed to Meta's board effective April 15, 2025. Appointment came as Meta rolled back fact-checking and DEI programs, donated $1M to Trump's inauguration, and settled lawsuit with Trump for $25M. Collison joins alongside Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump advisor.
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Joined Meta's board of directors amid company's outreach to Trump administration
Patrick Collison appointed to Meta's board effective April 15, 2025. Appointment came as Meta rolled back fact-checking and DEI programs, donated $1M to Trump's inauguration, and settled lawsuit with Trump for $25M. Collison joins alongside Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump advisor.
TechCrunch reported Patrick Collison joined Meta board amid Trump administration outreach
TechCrunch reported Patrick Collison's election to Meta's board alongside Dina Powell McCormick, effective April 15, 2025. The article noted the appointments were part of Meta's broader push to strengthen ties with the Trump administration ahead of an antitrust trial.