US Watchdog Drags Zuckerberg's META to Court Over WhatsApp, Instagram Deals | N18G

US Watchdog Drags Zuckerberg's META to Court Over WhatsApp, Instagram Deals | N18G

The US Federal Trade Commission has taken Meta to court in a major antitrust trial, accusing the company of illegally maintaining a monopoly in the social media market. The FTC claims Meta bought Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to eliminate potential rivals before they could grow into serious threats. Internal emails from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, including one saying it’s “better to buy than compete,” are being used as key evidence. Meta argues that the deals were cleared by regulators at the time and that the market remains competitive with platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The trial began in April 2025 and could lead to a court-ordered breakup of Meta’s business if the FTC wins.

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