Joel Kaplan & Mark Zuckerberg

Joel Kaplan: Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican and former deputy chief of staff for policy under George W. Bush, is replacing Nick Clegg as Meta Platforms's head of global affairs, a move seen as an attempt to foster closer ties with the incoming Donald Trump administration.

Mark Zuckerberg: Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has been actively engaging with Donald Trump, including a visit to Mar-a-Lago and a donation to Trump's inaugural committee, indicating a strategic effort to align with the incoming administration.

Joel Kaplan: Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer who apologized to the Indian government for the Modi post removal, setting context for the current dispute.

Mark Zuckerberg: Meta CEO who was demanded an apology by a parliamentary committee over the Modi post removal, adding to regulatory pressure.