Carr has of late embraced the president-elect’s ideas about social media and tech. He wrote a section devoted to the FCC in Project 2025.

Carr last week accused big tech firms including Meta, Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft of taking steps to censor Americans. US House speaker leaves door open to recess appointments 13:06 Trump continues to announce officials who he wants to occupy high-ranking roles in his administration.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.