Brendan Carr appointed by Trump to lead the Federal Communications Commission

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Carr, the top Republican commissioner on the FCC, is known for his advocacy of free speech and opposition to regulatory obstacles that hinder economic growth. Trump praised Carr for his commitment to ending burdensome regulations and ensuring that the FCC supports rural America. Carr expressed gratitude for the appointment, stating his eagerness to get to work in his new role. In his previous work, Carr has advocated for reining in Big Tech, promoting national security, and reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. He has also called for potential measures against TikTok, should it fail to disentangle from its Chinese parent company. The FCC is a bipartisan agency with five commissioners serving staggered terms, and only three can belong to the same party. Carr’s appointment as chairman signals a shift in FCC priorities under the incoming administration.

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