Trump appoints Brendan Carr to head the FCC, praises his accomplishments.

As the senior Republican on the FCC, Carr serves in that capacity.

Trump appoints Brendan Carr to head the FCC, praises his accomplishments.
Trump appoints Brendan Carr to head the FCC, praises his accomplishments.

On Sunday, President-elect Trump revealed that he has appointed Brendan Carr to be the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effective January.

"Commissioner Carr has been serving as the senior Republican on the FCC since his appointment by Trump in 2017. Prior to that, he was the General Counsel of the FCC. He has been confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate three times."

Brendan Carr
Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr speaks during the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, United States on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

"As a result of his outstanding performance, he will be appointed as the permanent Chairman, with his term extending until 2029."

This breaking news story is developing, check back with us for updates.

by Andrea Margolis

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