Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Extremely Unlikely’ That Fake News on Facebook Influenced Election

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the backlash the social network has received for its perceived role in Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the backlash the social network has received for its perceived role in Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.

Allegations have been flying about Facebook influencing the outcome of the election due to an abundance of fake news stories and hoaxes in its News Feed.

Zuckerberg posted (embedded below):

I want to share some thoughts on Facebook and the election.

Our goal is to give every person a voice. We believe deeply in people.

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