Meta Platforms is building a bipartisan team of former political operatives. The goal is to deepen its relationships in Washington ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Dina Powell McCormick, Meta's president and vice chairman, reportedly leads this initiative. She served in the first Trump administration.
The company has made several high-profile hires from both political aisles. Recruits include a former top aide to House Democrat Jim Clyburn. Another recruit is a former senior official on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Meta aims to navigate growing public and governmental scrutiny with this effort. This scrutiny covers issues like artificial intelligence and data center expansion.