Donald Trump Nominates Olivia Trusty to FCC, Securing Republican Majority

Trusty, a Senate aide with extensive communications policy experience, awaits Senate confirmation to join FCC under new Chairman Brendan Carr.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Olivia Trusty, a Senate aide, as his nominee for FCC commissioner, which would establish a 3-2 Republican majority at the agency.
Trusty is currently the policy director for the Senate Commerce Committee and has a background in communications policy, including roles with Verizon and Qwest Communications.
Trump has also appointed Brendan Carr, a current FCC commissioner, as the agency's new chairman, succeeding outgoing Democratic chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
Industry leaders, including Comcast and ACA Connects, have praised Trusty’s nomination, highlighting her expertise in broadband investment, deregulation, and rural innovation.
The FCC remains evenly split between Democrats and Republicans until Trusty’s Senate confirmation, which is required for her to assume the role.