Trump Appoints Brendan Carr as New FCC Chairman

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner, to lead the agency. Carr, who has been with the FCC since 2012 and was first nominated by Trump in 2017, is known for his stance on regulating Big Tech and advocating for free speech. He has expressed support for measures such as requiring Big Tech to contribute to the Universal Service Fund and rolling back Section 230 protections. Carr's appointment aligns with Trump's agenda to reduce regulatory burdens and promote free speech.