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His resignation is seen as a move by Meta to align more closely with conservative figures under the leadership of his successor, Joel Kaplan, who has been known to champion conservative causes. This strategic realignment is expected to influence Meta&#8217;s role in social media regulation and politics amid ongoing scrutiny. 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