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Instagram, Facebook users say their accounts auto .. ania after the inauguration. Here's what we know.

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


Published on 2025-01-21 15:00:40 - 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 Donald Trump, numerous Instagram and Facebook users reported that their accounts had automatically followed Trump, his wife Melania, and Senator J.D. Vance without their consent. This unexpected activity led to widespread confusion and speculation about whether it was a glitch or an intentional act by the platforms. Meta, the parent company of both social media sites, acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a "bug" that caused the automatic following of these high-profile accounts. The company stated that they were working on resolving the issue and reversing the unintended follows. This incident raised concerns about privacy and the control users have over their social media interactions, prompting discussions on the security and functionality of these platforms.

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