Trump Appoints Brendan Carr to Lead FCC with Focus on Big Tech and Free Speech

Carr's agenda includes challenging Section 230 protections, increasing transparency from tech giants, and reshaping FCC priorities.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Brendan Carr as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a 'warrior for free speech.'
Carr plans to target tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple, which he accuses of forming a 'censorship cartel' that restricts conservative voices online.
A key focus of Carr’s agenda is reinterpreting Section 230, a law that shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content, though legal experts question the FCC's authority to enforce such changes.
Carr has pledged to enforce transparency rules for tech platforms, requiring companies to disclose actions like content moderation, search result rankings, and demonetization decisions.
Critics argue that Carr's focus on online speech exceeds the FCC's traditional role, which primarily involves regulating broadband, telecom privacy, and media fairness.