Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Summary
President Trump has nominated Republican Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), giving Republicans a 3-1 majority. This breaks the usual norm where the president’s party has only a one-vote lead, and Trump is not nominating a Democrat to fill the empty seat.Key Facts
- The FCC is currently short of its full five-member team during President Trump’s second term.
- Normally, the president’s party holds three seats and the minority two, but now Republicans have only two seats filled.
- Trump nominated Republican Danielle Thumann Severs, a lawyer and senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
- The Senate, controlled by Republicans, must confirm Thumann Severs before she serves.
- Traditionally, presidents nominate a balanced team by selecting members from both parties.
- Some Senate Democrats want a Democratic nominee paired with Severs for the vacant seats.
- Trump may increase the Republican majority on the FCC, but a full Republican supermajority is legally prohibited.
- Republican control of federal agencies like the FCC and FTC has increased under Trump’s current term.
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