Trump nominates Brendan Carr as FCC chair, citing commitment to free speech
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Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trump praised Carr as a "warrior for free speech" and noted his opposition to the revocation of a grant for Elon Musk's Starlink service. Carr, a longtime FCC member, has been confirmed by the Senate three times. He has expressed a commitment to dismantling censorship and regulating major tech companies. Carr previously served as the FCC's general counsel. In 2020, the FCC granted Starlink $885 million, but the grant was later revoked due to concerns about service reach. Carr opposed this decision, calling it regulatory lawfare against Musk.