Meta has officially eliminated its U.S. fact-checking program, effective Monday, as announced by chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan. This policy shift aligns with recently loosened content moderation rules and comes after a significant donation from CEO Mark Zuckerberg to President Trump's inauguration fund. The company is now adopting a community-based approach to moderation, similar to X's Community Notes, which may escalate the spread of false information. Critics argue that this move prioritizes free speech over the protection of marginalized communities, raising concerns about misinformation on Meta's platforms.