# Meta's Joel Kaplan Steps Down as Global Affairs Chief

> Meta's Joel Kaplan exits role after fostering closer Trump ties.
- Title: Meta's Joel Kaplan Steps Down as Global Affairs Chief
- Summary: Meta's Joel Kaplan exits role after fostering closer Trump ties. Meta's Joel Kaplan will step down as chief global affairs officer in 2027 after building…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/business/metas-joel-kaplan-leaving-role-after-fostering-closer-trump-ties
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:15:51+00:00
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## Joel Kaplan stepping down
Meta's Joel Kaplan will step down next year as chief global affairs officer after 15 years at the company.
## Kaplan's role in Trump ties
Kaplan fostered closer ties with President Trump since his inauguration, a relationship once reviled by the company.
## Kaplan's transition plan
Kaplan plans to stay at Meta for months to help with transition before focusing on family and next steps.

> I’ll be at the company for a few months to help with the transition, and then look forward to catching my breath
## Replacement candidates
Dina Powell McCormick and CJ Mahoney are poised to take on Kaplan's responsibilities as Meta transitions.
## Key takeaway

Meta's Joel Kaplan will step down as chief global affairs officer in 2027 after building closer ties with Trump.