Meta’s Longtime Policy Chief Joel Kaplan to Depart

Kaplan’s tenure at Meta spanned a period of intense scrutiny for the social media giant, marked by evolving debates over platform regulation and data privacy. His departure arrives as Democrats position themselves to regain significant influence in Washington, a shift that likely complicates the company’s ongoing efforts to manage bipartisan relations.

To facilitate the handover, Meta plans to integrate new external affairs executives tasked with maintaining the company’s legislative footprint. Kaplan will focus his final years at the firm on ensuring these incoming figures are prepared to engage with a Congress that remains deeply divided on tech policy.