Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said the social media platform doesn't run political ads 'for the money' but for 'political discourse'

Greg Sandoval/Business InsiderSheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, speaks at the 2018 Code conference.Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said that the social media platform doesn't run political ads for money, as it is a "very small part of our revenue," but because "we really believe they are part of political discourse," at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit.The social media site has faced criticisms from 2020 Democratic candidates for running ads with misleading or unsubstantiated claims, sparking fear in politicians over disinformation being spread on the platform.Facebook confirmed earlier this month that these ads were allowed to run because Facebook ads from politicians are not eligible for third-party fact-checking.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg

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