Overview

• The FTC accuses Meta of using its acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to suppress competition and maintain market dominance.
• Mark Zuckerberg has made multiple visits to the White House in recent weeks, seeking a settlement to avoid the trial, but the FTC remains committed to pursuing the case.
• If the FTC prevails, Meta may be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, which are critical to its advertising revenue and market structure.
• The trial will scrutinize Meta's past acquisitions and could set a precedent for antitrust enforcement against tech giants in the current regulatory environment.
• FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson has stated he will enforce antitrust laws despite any potential executive influence, signaling the agency's commitment to the case.