President Donald Trump officially designated Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman, succeeding Jessica Rosenworcel, who resigned as tradition dictates. Carr, first appointed to the FCC by Trump in 2017, has served as the agency’s general counsel and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times. Expressing gratitude, Carr highlighted priorities including tech and media regulation, spectrum, infrastructure, the space economy, national security, and consumer protection. He emphasized rebuilding public trust in media, signaling a reassessment of broadcasters’ obligations and potential review of past FCC decisions, particularly concerning media ownership and foreign influence. Carr criticized the expedited approval of Audacy’s restructuring, involving investments tied to George Soros, calling the process unprecedented and lacking transparency. He pledged to advance the FCC’s work collaboratively with the Trump Administration, Congress, and FCC staff. President Trump also announced Olivia Trusty as his nominee for the Commission’s newly vacated seat.