USA Trump makes "fighter for freedom of expression" head of authority
US President-elect Donald Trump wants to appoint Brendan Carr, a "fighter for free speech", as chairman of the telecommunications regulator FCC. Trump made the announcement on the Truth Social platform, which he co-founded. Carr has "fought against the laws that have stifled Americans' freedoms and slowed our economy", according to Trump's statement. He will put an end to the jumble of regulations that paralyze innovators.
18.11.2024, 03:58
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The Republican Carr has already been working as an FCC commissioner for some time. In his role, he has helped to modernize infrastructure rules and accelerate the expansion of high-speed networks, according to the FCC website. His reforms have reduced bureaucracy to the tune of billions of dollars and expanded America's global leadership position in the 5G mobile communications standard. According to a report in the New York Times, X CEO and future government advisor Elon Musk is also said to have spoken out in favor of Carr's appointment. Carr said on the X platform that he was honored to serve in the role.
The post is likely to be of particular importance in the new government. The FCC also awards broadcasting licenses for radio and television in the USA, among other things. During the election campaign, Trump frequently threatened to take action against political opponents if he won the election, to appoint special investigators against them, to indict them and even put them in prison - including journalists. He regularly refers to the media as "enemies of the people" and wants to revoke the licenses of unwelcome broadcasters.
