Donald Trump’s FTC Sues Meta, Led by Gail Slater, in Antitrust Case Over Facebook and Instagram Before Federal Judge

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The case, overseen by Gail Slater, head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, could result in Meta being required to divest two of its flagship platforms if the federal judge rules in favor of the FTC. The lawsuit is part of broader legal actions against major technology companies including Google, Apple, and Amazon, which could have far-reaching implications for the global technology sector. Discussions about a potential deal between Trump and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg reportedly took place but were ultimately set aside in favor of proceeding to trial.