Rep. Tim Walberg criticizes Meta for inadequate response to illicit drug ads concerns, particularly impact on minors.

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) criticized Meta for its inadequate response to concerns about illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram. He stated that the company did not sufficiently address questions from lawmakers regarding the prevalence and impact of these ads, particularly on minors. Meta's Vice President, Rachel Lieber, acknowledged the public health threat posed by the opioid epidemic and expressed the company's commitment to addressing the issue.