After President Donald Trump’s swearing in Monday, numerous Facebook and Instagram users discovered — to their horror and dismay — that they were somehow following not only Trump but also Vice President JD Vance,

President Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief ball with first lady Melania Trump to a thunderous ovation as the inaugural events continued late into the night on Monday.

Meta denies that Instagram and Facebook users were forced to follow Donald Trump and JD Vance after the inauguration.

“I, like others, repeatedly unfollowed Trump and Vance on Monday, only to discover that I was following them again,” said Facebook user Anna Springer on Threads, which is also owned by Meta. “Not sure if it was just a glitch or something intentional, but it definitely happened.”

Hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Monday, some Instagram and Facebook users started noticing that their accounts were suddenly following Pages associated with the new president, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Instagram and Facebook users claim their accounts have automatically followed Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Melania Trump after the inauguration. Across social media, users have complained that Meta is 'forcing' them to follow the new US President.

A former Channel Nine star has claimed US Vice President JD Vance has forced a number of Instagram users, including Australian celebrities, to follow his account 'against their will'.

Many users of both social media sites were surprised to see President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance show up in their feeds since the two were sworn in on Monday.

Many Instagram and Facebook users discovered they were unexpectedly following accounts for President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump. Meta clarified that this transition occurs with new administrations.