Trump Appoints Brendan Carr, Net Neutrality Opponent, as FCC Chairman
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Brendan Carr as FCC chairman. Carr, a critic of Big Tech, may expand the FCC's regulatory role, though legal limitations could restrict significant changes.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, currently a commissioner, is known for his critical stance on Big Tech and has expressed support for the Trump administration's agenda to reduce regulations and address perceived biases in media coverage. He has previously authored a chapter in the conservative Project 2025 document advocating for increased regulation of major tech companies like Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft. Analysts predict that Carr could significantly alter the FCC's role, potentially expanding its authority to oversee tech companies, which may lead to confrontations with Silicon Valley. However, legal experts caution that Carr's ability to implement changes may be limited by existing laws and the oversight of Congress. Carr has a background in telecommunications law and has been involved in promoting high-speed internet access, particularly in rural areas. His previous actions include supporting the rollback of net neutrality regulations. Carr has also aligned himself with Elon Musk, criticizing the Biden administration's revocation of a grant for Musk's Starlink internet service. As chairman, Carr is expected to focus on regulating tech companies, ensuring broadcasters serve the public interest, and fostering economic growth.
- Brendan Carr has been nominated by Trump to lead the FCC.
- Carr is a critic of Big Tech and supports reducing regulations.
- His leadership may expand the FCC's role in regulating tech companies.
- Legal limitations may restrict Carr's ability to implement significant changes.
- Carr has previously supported initiatives to promote high-speed internet access.
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2 comments[0] https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_CHA... PDF
> As of this writing, the Biden Administration's Treasury Department has not announced a final decision concerning its long-pending review of TikTok. If that inaction persists, or if the Administration allows TikTok to continue to operate in the U.S., a new Administration should ban the application on national security grounds. [1]
Given that the ban is supposed to go into affect Jan 19, one day before Trump’s inauguration, pending any December court decisions I wonder if Carr will still stand by this or not, given Trump has indicated he’s now less likely to want to ban it [2]
[1] https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_CHA...
[2] https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2024/11/15/for-embattl...
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