The antitrust trial between the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta Platforms concluded in late May 2025. The FTC challenged Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging these moves were anticompetitive actions aimed at maintaining Meta's social networking monopoly. Meta has vigorously contested the FTC's claims throughout the court proceedings. The case was presided over by Judge James Boasberg, who has indicated that he will work expeditiously to issue a ruling. The decision will determine whether Meta violated antitrust laws and if the company should be broken up. The trial's outcome remains pending as the judge reviews the case.