Washington – Mark Zuckerberg faced a tense exchange in court after a lawyer pressed him with a sharply worded question suggesting he appeared “robotic” during testimony, triggering an awkward pause that quickly spread across social media.
The exchange occurred during proceedings linked to scrutiny of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Observers described a moment of visible discomfort before Zuckerberg delivered a controlled response.
Clips of the interaction circulated widely online, with critics and supporters dissecting his tone, body language and leadership style. The viral moment reignited debate about the public communication approach of major tech executives under legal and regulatory pressure.
The questioning forms part of broader legal scrutiny facing Meta, as regulators and lawmakers examine issues ranging from platform accountability to data governance and corporate oversight.
Industry analysts note that high-profile hearings increasingly double as reputational battlegrounds, where executive composure becomes part of the public narrative.
While Zuckerberg remained measured in his replies, the moment highlights the intense scrutiny facing global technology leaders as public trust, platform influence and corporate responsibility remain central to ongoing investigations.
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