Donald Trump Picks Brendan Carr, Who Has Attacked Tech Platforms For Content Moderation Practices, As Next FCC Chair
deadline.comDonald Trump has picked Brendan Carr to serve as his next FCC chairman, selecting the senior Republican on the commission who has promised to rein in Big Tech.
Carr’s choice had been expected. Trump nominated Carr to serve on the FCC in his first term. Trump said in a statement, “Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms, and held back our Economy.
He will end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America’s Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America.” Carr will succeed Jessica Rosenworcel, who was appointed by President Joe Biden and is the first woman to permanently hold the post.
While Republican majorities traditionally usher in deregulation, and Carr has called for a “top-to-bottom review” of FCC regulations, he has been a frequent critic of private tech platforms.
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