Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC chair with plans to ban TikTok and reform Section 230

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr has previously expressed strong opposition to TikTok, labeling it a national security risk and advocating for a ban on the app. Carr's agenda includes reforming Section 230, which protects online platforms from liability for user-generated content. He argues that the current law allows social media companies to censor diverse political viewpoints, and he seeks to work with Congress on potential changes. While Carr has a deregulatory approach overall, he emphasizes increased scrutiny of Chinese tech companies and supports funding to replace their equipment in U.S. networks. His views may create tension with Trump's previous stance on TikTok and social media regulation.