Meta has announced the appointment of Dana White, CEO of the UFC and ally of Donald Trump, to its board alongside John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst. This change comes as Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, seeks to improve ties with Trump ahead of his inauguration. White’s role in expanding UFC is recognized, and he expresses enthusiasm for emerging technologies. The recent appointments follow a notable shift in Meta’s interactions with Trump, who previously faced bans from the platform after the Capitol riot, but has since shown signs of reconciliation.