Curious why you automatically follow JD Vance on Instagram? Social media users have been scrambling for answers after noticing their accounts now follow the Vice President and President Trump without prior action. This unexpected shift has sparked confusion, with many questioning whether platforms like Instagram and Facebook have initiated automatic follows.
Let’s break down what’s really happening, the reasons behind this transition, and how it ties into long-standing protocols for official government accounts.
Users wondering ‘Why am I following JD Vance?’ get their answer
Some social media users noticed they automatically follow President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Instagram and Facebook after the 2025 inauguration.
This happened due to the routine transfer of official government accounts like @POTUS and @VP. These accounts automatically switch to the new administration while keeping their existing followers. This process is a standard practice in U.S. politics to ensure continuity in government communication.
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, clarified that it did not “auto-follow” or force users to follow these accounts. Instead, it automatically transferred followers from accounts like those of former President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. The platform keeps the followers unchanged but resets the content and archives posts from the previous administration.
Despite this explanation, some users expressed frustration, claiming difficulty unfollowing or blocking the accounts. Public figures like Gracie Abrams reported issues with repeatedly having to unfollow their accounts. Meta stated that changes in follower status during the transition period could take time to process due to the account handover.
These official accounts are distinct from personal profiles and are managed by the White House. Accounts for the First Lady and the White House were also transferred. Users can unfollow or block these accounts by navigating to the account settings and selecting the appropriate options.
The handover of these accounts follows a tradition from the Obama administration. This ensures a seamless transition in government communication while preserving the archival records of past administrations.
