Nick Clegg resigned as Meta's global affairs chief, succeeded by Republican Joel Kaplan, a move coinciding with Donald Trump's White House return and Meta's efforts to strengthen ties with conservative figures.

Sir Nick Clegg is stepping down as global affairs president at Meta, stating it’s the right time to move on. Joel Kaplan will succeed him, bringing experience from the Bush administration.

Meta’s president of global policy, former U.K. deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, is leaving the social giant. Taking his place: Joel Kaplan, a Meta lobbying exec with ties to the Republican party. Clegg is stepping down from the role — after more than six years — just weeks before Donald Trump is set to be