Zuckerberg Fights Back: Meta CEO Defends Free Market Success Against Government Overreach
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in Los Angeles Superior Court this week, delivering a powerful defense of American innovation and free market principles against government lawyers trying to regulate social media success out of existence.
The Meta CEO didn't back down when facing claims that his platforms are "engineered to foster addiction." Instead, he stood firm on constitutional principles of free enterprise and consumer choice.
American Innovation Under Attack
"You should try and create something useful... and if you do, people will naturally want to use it," Zuckerberg told the court, defending the American dream of building successful businesses that serve consumers.
The Facebook founder compared social media to television, noting that "TV hasn't got better over time but social media has quite a bit." This is what happens when free market competition drives innovation, unlike government-controlled media.
When challenged by plaintiff attorneys about whether companies should "take advantage" of users, Zuckerberg responded like a true American entrepreneur: a reasonable company should help people use its services effectively.
Facts Destroy Liberal Narrative
Zuckerberg demolished the prosecution's case with hard data. Less than 1% of Instagram's revenue comes from teenagers, proving that targeting minors makes zero business sense. The demographic has limited purchasing power and attracts fewer advertisers.
Meta has "evolved over time to add a lot more controls," including removing accounts when users under thirteen are discovered. That's responsible business practice, not government mandate.
Constitutional Rights at Stake
This case represents more government overreach targeting successful American companies. While TikTok and Snapchat settled before trial, Meta and Google are fighting for every entrepreneur's right to build platforms people actually want to use.
The lawsuit originated from a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., claiming platforms are designed to create addiction. But addiction to what? Quality products that deliver value? That's called success in America.
According to Common Sense Media, teenagers spend nine hours daily on entertainment media, while children aged 8-12 spend six hours. That's parental responsibility, not corporate manipulation.
Big Tech vs. Bigger Government
Judge Carolyn Kuhl banned cameras and even AI glasses with facial recognition from the courtroom, showing how seriously courts take this precedent-setting case.
The outcome could determine whether American innovation continues leading the world or gets strangled by regulatory bureaucrats who never built anything themselves.
Zuckerberg's defense isn't just about Meta. It's about defending every American's right to build, innovate, and succeed without government interference. That's what made America great.