Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Prime Minister of Denmark, expressed significant concerns regarding the company’s decision to eliminate third-party fact checkers. Speaking to the BBC, she highlighted the potential negative impact on minority groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community and issues related to gender and trans rights. While acknowledging some positive aspects of the changes, Thorning-Schmidt emphasized the critical need for oversight amid fears that misinformation could lead to real-life harm.