Trump Appoints Big Tech Critic Brendan Carr as FCC Chair
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Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a critic of Big Tech and co-author of "Project 2025," as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, who has been confirmed by the Senate three times, aligns with Trump's views on social media regulation and has advocated for reining in Big Tech and promoting national security. Meanwhile, speculation continues over Trump's choice for treasury secretary, with several candidates being considered.
- Donald Trump picks big tech critic and co-author of Project 2025 Brendan Carr to lead FCC – US politics live The Guardian US
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- Trump's choice for FCC chairman says agency 'will end its promotion of DEI' next year Fox News
- Trump taps Big Tech critic Carr to chair Federal Communications Commission Reuters
- Brendan Carr Outlines His First Targets After Trump FCC Pick Newsweek
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