Meta adds Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump advisor, and Stripe's Patrick Collison to its board, sparking questions about political alignment and future strategies. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man investigates!
Meta adds Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump advisor, and Stripe's Patrick Collison to its board, sparking questions about political alignment and future strategies. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man investigates!

Meta morphosis: A New Crew in Town!

Alright web heads your friendly neighborhood Spider Man here swinging in with the latest scoop! Seems like Zuck and the Meta crew are shaking things up big time. They just announced two new faces on the board of directors: Dina Powell McCormick who used to hang out with the Trump administration and Patrick Collison the brainiac behind Stripe. Talk about a power up! But uh is it a power up for good? That's what I'm here to find out! You know what they say "With great power comes great responsibility!"

From Trump Tower to the Metaverse?

So Dina Powell McCormick. She was a Deputy National Security Advisor for Trump back in the day. Now I'm not saying anything but that's a pretty big swing from politics to posting vacation pics on Instagram. And get this she's married to a Senator! Seems like Meta's really trying to schmooze with the… *ahem*… right folks. Remember when Trump called Meta "the enemy of the people?" Looks like someone got a time out and had to write an apology note. Or maybe buy a seat at the table... I'm just saying!

Cash Rules Everything Around Zuck?

Then there's Patrick Collison the Stripe dude. Apparently his company is worth like sixty five billion dollars! Okay that's a lot of churros! Zuckerberg says these two bring tons of business experience to the table which is code for 'we want more money!' I mean I get it. Even Spider Man needs to pay the rent. But I can't help but wonder if it's all about the Benjamins or if there's something else going on here... Like *political* Benjamins!

A Meeting of the Minds (and Wallets)

Oh and get this – Zuckerberg was spotted hanging out at the White House and even attended Trump's inauguration! Spidey sense is tingling like crazy! And if that wasn't enough word on the street is Zuck dropped a cool $23 million on a mansion in D.C. Seems like someone's planting roots in the political swamp. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's just Meta trying to avoid an antitrust trial! Gotta grease those wheels ya know?

Fact Checking? Fuggedaboutit!

And speaking of shifts remember those pesky fact checkers? Well Meta's apparently backing off from that whole gig. And they're bringing Dana White the UFC boss onto the board! What's next? Joe Rogan as Head of Communications? Look I love a good superhero smackdown as much as the next guy but that doesn't mean the world doesn't need to get the truth! "If you expect disappointment then you can never really get disappointed."

Spidey's Take: Keep Your Eyes Peeled!

So what does all this mean? Honestly I'm not totally sure. Maybe Meta's just trying to play nice with everyone. Or maybe they're planning something bigger. Either way your friendly neighborhood Spider Man will be watching. After all someone's gotta make sure they're using their powers for good not evil. Don't forget "Everybody gets one. Tell 'em Peter!"


Comments

  • manutdrooney10 profile pic
    manutdrooney10
    5/21/2025 12:23:06 PM

    I knew Zuck was up to something. That mansion purchase is super sus.

  • 4adadad profile pic
    4adadad
    4/24/2025 11:53:17 AM

    As long as my Instagram doesn't get any weirder, I'm good.

  • cmccann6 profile pic
    cmccann6
    4/13/2025 6:20:36 PM

    So, basically, Meta is just trying to cover all their bases. Smart, but kinda slimy.

  • dharokowns profile pic
    dharokowns
    4/12/2025 5:11:54 PM

    I'm starting to think Spider-Man should run for president. At least he's honest!