Meta's biggest antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram Content: A landmark antitrust trial beginning Monday in Washington DC pits Meta against the Federal Trade Commission, which alleges the company illegally monopolized social media through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC claims Meta employed a 'buy or bury' strategy, citing Zuckerberg's internal emails describing Instagram as ""really scary"" and stating ""it is better to buy than compete."" Meta contends the lawsuit ""defies reality,"" arguing it faces strong competition from TikTok, X, and other platforms. A ruling against Meta could force the company to divest Instagram and WhatsApp."