Trump names Brendan Carr as new FCC chairman to promote free speech

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will appoint Brendan Carr as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a Republican and FCC commissioner since 2012, aims to dismantle what he calls a "censorship cartel" among major tech companies. Carr is a co-author of Project 2025, a conservative agenda advocating for significant changes in federal agencies. He has expressed intentions to promote free speech and address perceived biases in media coverage of Trump. As chairman, Carr may influence federal funding for satellite internet services, particularly benefiting Elon Musk's Starlink. He has previously criticized media outlets for not adhering to equal airtime rules for political candidates.