Meta Fails on Drug Ad Concerns: GOP Lawmaker Slams Meta Over Drug Ads, Labeling Social Media Giant's Response to Inquiries as 'Unacceptable'

Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg criticized Meta for its response to lawmakers' concerns about illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram. Walberg labeled Meta's letter as “unacceptable,” accusing the company of ignoring questions about the prevalence and impact of such ads. Lawmakers' questions to Meta focused on reports revealing a surge of Facebook and Instagram ads directing users to purchase prescription pills and recreational drugs. Walberg criticized Meta for ignoring key questions and failing to address its role in approving and monetizing illicit drug ads and demanded accountability for its impact on users, particularly minors.