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Brendan Carr Appointed as FCC Chairman Amid Controversial Censorship Claims

President-elect Trump taps Brendan Carr to lead the FCC, signaling a shift in regulatory focus towards Big Tech and media censorship issues.

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the FCC, indicating a potential crackdown on perceived censorship by Big Tech companies. Carr, a Republican commissioner who previously served under Trump, has publicly accused platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter of forming a 'censorship cartel' targeting conservative voices. His chapter in Project 2025 outlines an agenda prioritizing transparency in tech, reevaluating Section 230 protections, and promoting national security concerns related to apps like TikTok. Critics warn this could lead to decreased press freedom and increased regulatory pressure on media outlets.

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