During the U.S. government's antitrust trial against Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed a controversial proposal to delete all Facebook friends to enhance the platform's relevance. This idea, intended to encourage users to rebuild their social connections, was ultimately rejected by Meta executives. Evidence presented highlighted Zuckerberg's exploration of alternative strategies, such as shifting to a follower-based model, which also did not materialize. Recently, Facebook has shifted focus back to friend connections by revamping its Friends tab to resemble its original format.