In a strategic move that reflects Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s growing political involvement, the technology giant has enlisted Dina Powell McCormick, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, to its board of directors. This choice further emphasizes Zuckerberg’s strengthening connections with Republican leadership.

As initially reported by Axios, McCormick’s board membership serves two significant purposes: enhancing Meta’s leadership with her global business acumen and bolstering its political relationship with the current administration. A Meta press release indicates that McCormick offers a wealth of experience from her 16 years at Goldman Sachs and currently holds the positions of vice chair, president, and head of global client services at BDT & MSD Partners.

McCormick’s political history features a role as deputy national security adviser under Trump in 2017 and as assistant secretary of state during President George W. Bush’s administration. Additionally, she is married to a Republican senator from Pennsylvania.

“I’m eager to utilize my background in finance, government, and economic development to assist the individuals and entrepreneurs who utilize Meta’s services,” McCormick stated.

In conjunction with McCormick’s appointment, Meta also revealed that Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of Stripe, has joined its board. Collison, who had previously been part of Meta’s Advisory Group, is recognized for advocating economic opportunity and entrepreneurship.

“Patrick and Dina offer a great deal of expertise in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to our board,” Zuckerberg noted in the press release. “Their insights will be extremely beneficial to the businesses that depend on our services for growth.”

These board appointments coincide with a wider shift in Meta’s strategy that appears to resonate more with conservative political views. Recently, the company has made several contentious decisions, including the appointment of UFC CEO and Trump associate Dana White to its board, a reduction in its hate speech policies, the discontinuation of its fact-checking program in favor of community notes, and the termination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

These changes occur as Meta faces heightened scrutiny in an ongoing antitrust dispute. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg and other tech executives have maintained close relationships with Trump, highlighted by their attendance at his inauguration, dining at Mar-a-Lago, and a $1 million contribution to inaugural events.