Revealed: FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close ties to White House and rightwing media
Summary
Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has had close contact with President Donald Trump’s White House and right-wing media figures. Documents reveal Carr attended multiple meetings and calls with Trump administration officials and communicated with conservative media producers while making regulatory decisions.Key Facts
- Brendan Carr chairs the FCC and was appointed by President Trump.
- Carr attended at least eight meetings at the White House between March 2025 and February 2026.
- He had scheduled calls with top White House officials, including chief of staff Susie Wiles.
- Carr communicated with conservative media figures like Fox News producers and executives Lachlan Murdoch and David Smith.
- The FCC issued an unusual order requiring ABC to apply early for license renewals shortly after President Trump criticized the network.
- Carr stated he does not publicly discuss his conversations with the White House.
- Documents were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and a lawsuit by Democracy Forward, an advocacy group.
- Critics question whether the FCC is acting independently or influenced by political and industry connections.
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