Trump appoints Brendan Carr as new FCC chairman to challenge media bias

Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, known for his controversial views on media bias, aims to "dismantle the censorship cartel" and restore free speech rights. Carr's appointment follows Trump's threats to revoke licenses of major broadcasters over alleged political bias. Previous FCC leadership stated that revoking licenses based on content would violate First Amendment protections. Carr has a history of supporting Trump's concerns about media impartiality. He plans to enforce public interest obligations for broadcasters and expand rural broadband access, aligning with initiatives from companies like SpaceX.