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As President and COO of Cloudflare, Zatlyn was part of the leadership team that decided to terminate services for 8chan , a forum frequently used by the far-right and MAGA-adjacent extremists, following its use by the El Paso shooter to po…
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Zatlyn is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and was named a Young Global Leader. The WEF is frequently targeted by MAGA proponents as an avatar of 'globalism' and 'The Great Reset' conspiracy theories.
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Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show Michelle Zatlyn has consistently donated to Democratic candidates and organizations, including Hillary for America ($2,700 in 2016), Biden for President ($2,800 in 2020), and the Democratic Ex…
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Zatlyn is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and was named a Young Global Leader. The WEF is frequently targeted by MAGA proponents as an avatar of 'globalism' and 'The Great Reset' conspiracy theories.
Notes: She has participated in Davos summits.
Active participation in the WEF aligns her with globalist institutionalism, which is diametrically opposed to the 'America First' nationalist core of the MAGA movement.
Michelle Zatlyn is Co-founder, President and COO of Cloudflare... Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Zatlyn has supported Cloudflare's general philosophy that infrastructure providers should remain content-neutral, expressing concern over the power tech companies have to 'censor' the internet, even while making exceptions for extreme cases.
Notes: This relates to the Kiwifarms de-platforming debate.
This position is nuanced. While MAGA figures often decry 'Big Tech censorship,' Cloudflare's occasional use of this power against right-wing sites makes their 'neutrality' claim a point of contention rather than a clear alignment signal.
This is an extraordinary decision for us... we are uncomfortable with the role we are forced into as a judge of content.
Zatlyn serves on the board of Atlassian, a company known for its strong internal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and vocal leadership on social justice issues, which are frequently criticized by the MAGA movement.
Notes: She joined the board in late 2021.
Leadership in organizations that prioritize 'Woke' corporate culture (as defined by MAGA critics) suggests a personal and professional alignment with progressive corporate governance.
We are thrilled to welcome Michelle Zatlyn to Atlassian’s Board of Directors.
Zatlyn has emphasized Cloudflare's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality, aligning with global climate goals that the MAGA movement (and the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement) has historically deprioritized.
Notes: Cloudflare announced a commitment to power its network with 100% renewable energy.
Commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals is a common point of friction between tech executives and the MAGA movement, which views such initiatives as 'woke capitalism.'
Cloudflare is committed to helping build a better, more sustainable Internet.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show Michelle Zatlyn has consistently donated to Democratic candidates and organizations, including Hillary for America ($2,700 in 2016), Biden for President ($2,800 in 2020), and the Democratic Executive Committee of Florida.
Notes: Donations span from 2016 through 2020.
Direct financial support for the primary political opponents of Donald Trump is a strong indicator of anti-MAGA alignment. The weight is moderate as these are individual contributions within legal limits, not massive Super PAC funding.
ZATLYN, MICHELLE. CLOUDFLARE. 09/28/2020. $2,800.00. BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT.
As President and COO of Cloudflare, Zatlyn was part of the leadership team that decided to terminate services for 8chan, a forum frequently used by the far-right and MAGA-adjacent extremists, following its use by the El Paso shooter to post a manifesto.
Notes: This followed a similar 2017 decision regarding The Daily Stormer.
While framed as a security and terms-of-service decision, the removal of infrastructure for platforms central to the 'Alt-Right' and radical MAGA fringes represents a significant institutional stance against those movements' digital hubs.
We just sent notice that we are terminating 8chan as a customer... the rationale is simple: they have proven themselves to be lawless and that lawlessness has caused multiple tragic deaths.
Zatlyn has publicly advocated for the protection of DACA recipients (Dreamers) and criticized restrictive immigration policies, which were a cornerstone of the Trump administration's MAGA agenda.
Notes: Cloudflare joined amicus briefs supporting DACA.
Direct opposition to signature MAGA immigration policies via corporate legal action and public sentiment indicates a misalignment with the movement's core tenets.
Ending DACA is a step backward. We should be supporting Dreamers, not turning them away.