President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency overseeing television, radio, wire, satellite, and cable regulation. Carr, a former FCC commissioner, is expected to focus on three key objectives in his new role. First, he aims to limit the power of Big Tech companies like Facebook, Google, and YouTube, which he believes unfairly censor conservative voices. Carr also advocates for banning TikTok, citing national security concerns, although investigations have found no evidence of data sharing with the Chinese government. Lastly, Carr supports Elon Musk’s Starlink technology, which aims to provide internet coverage globally through satellite constellations. By expediting the approval process for companies like Starlink and Amazon-owned Kuiper, Carr believes the FCC can help bridge the digital divide and improve internet access. Overall, Carr’s appointment suggests a shift in FCC policies towards more regulation of tech companies, with a focus on protecting free speech and national security concerns.
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Chairman of the FCC, a Project 2025 author, endorses ban on TikTok
