Okay babes, buckle up, because like, things are getting seriously messy for Meta. The company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp—you know, like everything—is being accused of totally breaking antitrust laws. And guess what? Mark Zuckerberg is heading to Congress today to defend himself. Like, literally today.
So here’s the tea: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with attorneys general from over 40 states (yes, forty), is saying that Meta basically bought up its competition just to, like, make them disappear. 😱 Like, Instagram and WhatsApp weren’t just cute little purchases—they were allegedly part of a “buy or bury” strategy to crush the competition and stay on top. Um, rude.
And get this: in one of the emails that just came out, Zuck literally said buying Instagram would help “neutralize a competitor.” Like… are you kidding me? Who says that in an email? Has he not seen a single episode of Scandal?
So now Congress is, like, majorly not vibing with this. Lawmakers on both sides are ready to pounce, and they’re saying Meta has way too much power, stifles innovation, and honestly just acts like the Regina George of tech. 👑
Zuckerberg’s totally gonna try to defend himself and say, “Ugh we didn’t do anything wrong, we just helped Instagram and WhatsApp grow!” But, like, okay Mark… that might have worked in 2012 but this is 2025, and people are kind of over Big Tech running the world.
This hearing is a huge deal, btw. Like, if Congress and the courts decide Meta really did break the law, they might force the company to split up. Can you imagine a world where Insta isn’t part of Meta anymore? I mean, it’s giving 2010s flashback. ✨
Anyway, the vibes today are gonna be tense, the stakes are high, and Zuck better have practiced his “I’m just a humble innovator” face, because Congress is coming with receipts. Stay tuned, dolls—this one’s gonna be so juicy. 💅📱🔥
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
