POLITICO Tech The Trumpification of the FCC
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Jun 26, 2025 John Hendel, a POLITICO reporter specializing in the FCC, dives into the agency's new Republican majority marked by Olivia Trusty's appointment. The discussion reveals how this shift might enhance Chair Brendan Carr's Trump-inspired agenda, pushing scrutiny on broadcasters and social media for alleged conservative bias. Hendel explains the possible expanded regulatory reach over media content, the political ramifications for legacy news, and how these changes could challenge existing technology regulations.
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Republican Majority Empowers Carr
- Republican majority at FCC enables Chair Carr to advance his aggressive agenda.
- Meeting agendas will likely become more controversial with full commission votes.
Carr's Trump-Aligned FCC Leadership
- Brendan Carr openly embraces President Trump and GOP policies unlike past FCC chairs.
- This marks a shift from FCC's traditional independent stance towards a politically aligned approach.
Carr Pushes FCC's Boundaries
- Carr aims to expand FCC's role into areas like media content and tech regulation.
- He may press the FCC into new territory, such as Section 230 reform against social media platforms.