Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Trump to Settle Antitrust Suit Against Meta
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Mark Zuckerberg has been meeting with President Trump and aides to discuss a federal antitrust lawsuit against Meta, scheduled to go to trial on April 14. The lawsuit alleges Meta stifles competition by acquiring smaller startups like Instagram and WhatsApp. Zuckerberg's recent meetings, including a visit to the White House, are aimed at negotiating a possible settlement, though it's uncertain if his efforts will influence the administration's stance. The F.T.C. lawsuit, initiated during Trump's presidency in 2020, claims Meta's acquisitions violate antitrust laws and harm consumer choice in social media.
Mark Zuckerberg has been proactively engaging with President Trump and aides to seek a resolution regarding a major federal antitrust lawsuit against Meta, which claims the company stifles competition.
The F.T.C. lawsuit against Meta, initiated in 2020, accuses the company of using strategic acquisitions of startups like Instagram and WhatsApp to suppress competition in the social media market.
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