Brendan Carr Appointed FCC Chairman by Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as the new chairman of the agency. Carr, a long-time member of the FCC and previously its general counsel, has been a vocal advocate for free speech and has criticized the Biden administration's telecom policies, especially regarding broadband subsidies and regulatory overreach. Trump praised Carr as a 'warrior for Free Speech' and emphasized his commitment to reducing regulatory burdens on American businesses. Carr has also expressed the need for the FCC to rein in Big Tech and ensure broadcasters serve the public interest. This appointment aligns with Trump's intention to exert greater control over the FCC, which has historically operated as an independent agency. The commission currently holds a 3-2 Democratic majority, but this is expected to change when Trump appoints a new member next year.