Trump selects Brendan Carr as FCC chairman to focus on online speech regulation

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to appoint Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr has been a commissioner since 2017 and is known for advocating regulation of online speech. Carr has proposed changes to social media regulations, aiming to limit the legal protections for websites regarding user-generated content. He has also suggested imposing rules on tech companies about content moderation. Previously, Carr voted to repeal net neutrality in 2017 and opposed its restoration this year. Trump's statement on Carr's appointment emphasized reducing regulatory burdens and supporting rural America.