Mon Nov 18 03:08:41 UTC 2024: ## Trump Appoints Anti-Big Tech FCC Chair: “Warrior for Free Speech” Takes the Helm
**Washington, D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of large tech companies and a supporter of Elon Musk, as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In a statement released Sunday, Trump lauded Carr as a “warrior for free speech,” promising an end to what he called “regulatory onslaught” stifling American businesses and innovation.
Carr, previously the FCC’s senior Republican commissioner, celebrated the appointment on X (formerly Twitter), vowing to “dismantle the censorship cartel and restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.” His appointment has been widely anticipated, fueled by his known alignment with the incoming administration’s agenda to reduce regulation and potentially penalize media outlets perceived as politically biased.
Carr’s close ties to Elon Musk, Trump’s biggest financial backer, have raised eyebrows. Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service stands to benefit from potential federal funding, a factor that has sparked discussion about potential conflicts of interest. Carr has also publicly endorsed the Trump administration’s plans to curb regulations and take action against perceived media bias.
His involvement in “Project 2025,” a blueprint for a second Trump term, further highlights his conservative stance. The document, which advocates for increased regulation of major tech companies like Meta, Google, and Apple, foreshadows a potential shift in FCC policy under Carr’s leadership. The appointment is expected to significantly impact the future of telecommunications regulation, media oversight, and the relationship between the government and Big Tech.
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