President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency that regulates television, radio, wire, satellite, and cable in the United States. As a former FCC commissioner appointed in 2017, Carr is expected to prioritize three key objectives during his tenure.
First, Carr aims to address the issue of censorship by Big Tech companies such as Facebook, Google, and YouTube. He believes that these companies unfairly censor and demonetize conservative voices, undermining free speech rights. Carr proposes revising Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to hold tech companies accountable for their content moderation practices.
Second, Carr advocates for banning TikTok, citing national security concerns and the app’s potential for foreign influence campaigns by the Chinese Communist Party. Despite claims that TikTok is operated by the Chinese government, investigations have found these allegations to be false.
Lastly, Carr supports Elon Musk’s Starlink technology, which provides internet coverage through a satellite constellation. He believes that expediting the approval process for Starlink and other satellite projects would help bridge the digital divide and enhance internet access in underserved areas.
Overall, Carr’s agenda as FCC chair focuses on combating censorship, addressing national security threats posed by foreign tech companies, and promoting innovative solutions like Starlink to improve internet connectivity across the country.
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