Meta under fire: Why Instagram users say they can't unfollow Donald Trump and JD Vance

Meta faces criticism after users, including celebrities like Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, claimed the platform automatically refollowed official accounts of President Trump and others. Despite Meta's denial, spokesperson Andy Stone explained that follow and unfollow requests might take time during transitions. The controversy adds to broader scepticism about Meta's neutrality, especially after the hashtag #Democrat was blocked on Instagram.