Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC chair to combat tech censorship and boost connectivity

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a Republican and critic of big tech, aims to combat what he calls "censorship" and promote free speech. Carr, who previously served as the senior Republican on the FCC, expressed his commitment to dismantling what he describes as a "censorship cartel." He plans to focus on enhancing rural connectivity and supporting economic growth. Carr has aligned himself with Elon Musk and has previously opposed regulatory actions against Musk's Starlink service. He has also supported Trump's calls to reduce regulations and hold broadcasters accountable for perceived political bias.