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Instagram, Facebook users say that after the inauguration, their accounts automatically followed Trump, Vance and Melania. Here's what we know.


Published on 2025-01-21 15:40:39 - MSN
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  • Hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Monday, some Instagram and Facebook users started noticing that their accounts were suddenly following Pages associated with the new president, first lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, numerous Instagram and Facebook users reported that their accounts had automatically started following former President Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump, and Senator J.D. Vance without their consent. This unexpected change was noted by users across social media platforms, leading to confusion and speculation about whether it was a glitch or an intentional act by the social media companies. Meta, the parent company of both Instagram and Facebook, has not provided an official explanation for the issue, but some users suggested it might be related to a system update or a bug. There was also mention of similar issues occurring in the past, where accounts were automatically followed by celebrities or public figures. The incident raised concerns about privacy and control over personal social media accounts, prompting discussions on how such errors could happen and what measures are in place to prevent them.

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