Trump Names Free Speech Advocate Brendan Carr as Permanent FCC Chairman

Nov 18, 2024, 12:40 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Brendan Carr as the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), stating, "Lead us into a great future, Brendan!" Carr, currently the senior Republican Commissioner at the FCC, will serve as the permanent Chairman with his term running through 2029. Known as a "warrior for free speech" and an opponent of regulatory lawfare, Carr has been praised for his defense of First Amendment rights and efforts to expand broadband access.