Meta seems to be doing fine financially besides the VR money pit. Also in a weird way having TikTok around just bolsters their case against any sort of anti trust enforcement. That said I am sure they would be happy if TikTok did get banned but I also doubt they are sticking their neck out lobbying for that to happen (although I would not be surprised to be wrong)

FB has the motive and means to promote xenophobia, and has repeatedly shown willingness to do whatever it takes to make a profit.

So while I think it’s fair to ask for a reference, it is prudent to assume it’s happening, unless proven otherwise.

They don’t deserve the benefit of the doubt.