Trump's FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.

Trump’s FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.

Brendan Carr, commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, US, on Friday, March 27, 2026. The Conservative Political Action Conference launched in 1974 brings together conservative organizations, elected leaders, and activists. Photographer: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images

When you look at the fights FCC chair Brendan Carr actually picks, they aren’t local stories at all. They’re tailored for Donald Trump.