In a recent video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform would be undergoing serious changes in the coming days. Not only will filters that have blocked discussion on certain subjects, like gender and immigration, be lifted, but Meta is replacing its politically biased fact-checkers with a community notes system similar to that of Elon Musk’s X. Zuckerberg pledged to work alongside Donald Trump to restore free expression in both the United States and in other countries that use the platform. When you compare these initiatives to how Meta has operated in the past, many are understandably skeptical of this new conservative makeover. One of those people is Glenn Beck. He is of the opinion that Zuckerberg’s sudden contrition reflects a desire to pursue his true passion, which is only possible if he’s on the right team, rather than a genuine change of heart. Even though the changes Zuckerberg has pledged are all good, Glenn says it’s not because he “listened to you.” Zuckerberg isn’t reversing course because he’s had his finger on the pulse of the people and is responding in accordance with their wishes. This also isn’t about trying to make up for all the lives and businesses destroyed by Meta’s de-platforming, shadow banning, and demonetization. This is about being on the right team. Pre-Trump 2.0, Zuckerberg “went to the elites who were on the winning side last time and said, ‘Okay, what do we need to do?’” says Glenn. What Meta needed to do was implement censorship policies according to the government’s preferences and use “the elite selection of fact-checkers” to do it. And now Zuckerberg is doing the same thing with the incoming administration. “Now that the world has changed, at least here in America, now they're still not listening to you. This isn't because you said something; this is because Donald Trump has changed America, and now they see the writing on the walls. And so again, it's not you, it's power, and it’s disgusting,” condemns Glenn. Why would Zuckerberg be so adamant about being on the government’s good side? Could it be because he has ambitions outside of social media that require government funding? “Meta is all about virtual reality,” says Glenn. “Guess who’s invested billions of dollars in VR?” The United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, that’s who. “Meta has lost about $50 billion in its reality labs division, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Metaverse. ... I think partially what this is about is making sure that the government contracts don't stop with Meta,” says Glenn, adding that “where [Zuckerberg’s] heart is is VR and AR.” “He wants to make sure that he’s not off the government teat,” Glenn speculates. To hear more, watch the clip above. Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

A viral video shows juveniles racing dirt bikes inside a California shopping mall Saturday night. Despite the video showing the suspects, no arrests have been made in the case. Police are investigating whether the incident is connected with a deadly crash nearby. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal reported that juveniles were riding dirt bikes inside the Valencia Town Center mall — roughly 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles. 'People are there for the shopping experience. They’re not going to expect having a motorcycle ride right past them.'The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station dispatched officers to the mall at 9:22 p.m. after a woman reported being struck by one of the dirt-bike riders. Sgt. Jerome Gage said, "She was hit by one of [the dirt bikes] when she was walking to her vehicle."The alleged victim could not be located when deputies arrived at the shopping mall, which meant no charges were pressed and no arrests were made. Sgt. Gage confirmed an Instagram video was circulating that shows the dirt-bike riders racing around the Valencia Town Center. The video had racked up tens of thousands of views in just days. The viral video shows three male juveniles riding dirt bikes near the mall's food court.Chris Hernandez, a restaurant manager at the mall, told KTLA, "It was loud. I saw the motorcycles come up through the mall.""To me, it’s a big no-no because there’s little kids all over the place, and somebody’s going to end up getting hurt," Hernandez added. Another employee at the mall said that it wasn't the first time dirt-bike riders have driven in the Valencia Town Center.Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Sgt. Guillermo Martinez said the three suspects could face felony charges if they are caught. "People are there for the shopping experience. They’re not going to expect having a motorcycle ride right past them," Martinez told KTLA. "That could be threat of serious danger, injury to them as well as to the riders of the motorcycles."Police are investigating whether the suspects are connected to a fatal accident nearby. Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a vehicle collision just two miles away from the mall at 9:49 p.m. Saturday.A 14-year-old boy riding a dirt bike collided head-on with a van in an intersection, according to police. Deputy Robert Jensen — a spokesman for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station — told the Santa Clarita Valley Signal that the child was knocked off the dirt bike and then was struck by another vehicle and was trapped underneath it.Deputies rescued the boy, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department provided medical treatment at the scene. The minor was rushed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. However, the teen succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and was pronounced dead at 7:32 a.m. Sunday.Jensen said the sheriff's office is investigating whether the boy who died was one of the riders in the viral video taken inside the mall. He added that the dirt bike involved in the fatal accident was not street-legal. Sgt. Martinez said police would be increasing patrols in the area of the mall following the two incidents. “We will be out there, and we will take a zero-tolerance approach,” Sgt. Martinez declared. “If we see it, we will either cite, confiscate, arrest, or impound depending on what the circumstances are, but we are ramping up enforcement.”You can watch the viral video here. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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