I don't know how flexing their power is wimpy. It is pretty aggressive imho, "I can do what I want and you can't do a damn thing about it". That doesn't sound weak to me. I am not saying I agree with it or like it but it appears to be a complete power move.
The strongest power move is to not even have to make a move.
Tracking for thee but not for me
I can choose to not engage with Facebook/Meta at all, or not install their apps on my phone.
And they will still create shadow profiles for you and track you regardless.