Staff Reports
Brendan Carr has been handed the keys to the kingdom as President-elect Donald Trump designates him as the permanent Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For those keeping score, Carr has been in the hot seat since 2017, getting the nod from the Senate three times without a single dissenting vote—proof that not all political appointments have to involve drama. The announcement highlights Trump’s keen ability to choose individuals who actually prioritize American values.
In his announcement, Trump wasted no time praising Carr’s commitment to free speech and his battle against the regulatory “Lawfare” that often suffocates individual liberties. This isn’t just about political niceties; Trump’s endorsement signals a robust defense of free expression in an age when cancel culture reigns supreme. Under Carr’s leadership, there is a promise of a brighter future for America’s job creators and innovators, particularly in rural areas, who have been feeling the sting of excessive regulations.
Of a veteran regulator and a vocal critic of Big Tech,
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Carr’s recent comments have caused quite the stir, labeling Big Tech as a “censorship cartel.” With giants like Facebook and Google twisted into knots over their biased content moderation, it’s refreshing to have a figure in a prominent position who isn’t afraid to call it what it is. The FCC’s upcoming agenda appears more focused on dismantling this cartel than enabling more censorship under the guise of “neutrality.” This is especially relevant given the Democrat-led push to revive the overly restrictive net neutrality regulations from the Obama era—something Carr has fiercely opposed, viewing it as an unconstitutional overreach by bureaucrats who seem to crave more power.
What’s net neutrality, you ask? It sounds innocent enough, but it’s more akin to giving the government a free pass to meddle in how Internet service providers operate. Carr has nailed it by labeling these attempts as a blatant power grab. Under his watch, it looks like there could be a lifeline offered to companies that thrive on innovation instead of governmental red tape.
Additionally, Carr’s vigilance extends beyond just the American Internet. He has shown grave concern over the Chinese-owned TikTok, arguing that it’s not just a platform for harmless social media interaction. No, this app poses significant surveillance risks and a potential threat to American cultural autonomy. Those who think TikTok is an innocent app might want to think twice, especially when Carr asserts that national security concerns outweigh a supposed right to free speech.
Brendan Carr’s ascension to permanent Chairman of the FCC isn’t just an announcement; it’s a bold step in the ongoing battle for freedom of speech, alongside a fight against governmental overreach and foreign surveillance threats. It looks like conservative America might finally have a voice at the FCC that actually listens to them.
