Meta has announced that users of Threads and Instagram will no longer be able to opt out of political content from non-followed accounts. This move is part of Meta’s reorientation towards ‘free expression’, as it aims to cater to what it claims is user demand for more political posts. The changes will first be rolled out in the US and then globally. Critics argue this could lead to increased disinformation, especially with Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House, which may push some users to alternative platforms.