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Trump Names Brendan Carr Next FCC Chairman

Trump called Carr 'a warrior for free speech.'

Ted Hearn

Nov 17, 2024 — 2 min read

Screenshot of FCC Chairman-designate Brendan Carr on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2024 – Republican Brendan Carr will become the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission during the next Trump administration, President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday night.

"Thank you, President Trump! I am humbled and honored to serve as Chairman of the FCC. Now we get to work," Carr said on his X feed shortly after the announcement.

Trump said he would designate Carr "as permanent Chairman."

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