Ahead of 2020, Facebook ensnared in heated political climate
By Associated Press
Published: October 15, 2019, 7:00am
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Mark Zuckerberg defended meetings he’s reportedly had with conservative leaders after #DeleteFacebook began trending on social media.
Politico reported this week that the Facebook CEO held private meetings with, among others, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson and conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.
Conservatives have long accused Facebook of suppressing conservative political view and the company has tried to dispel that belief.
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