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Brendan Carr

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The Chairman of the FCC who publicly commented on Jimmy Kimmel's remarks, suggesting the commission could look into revoking broadcast licenses for 'news distortion'.

First Mentioned

9/20/2025, 2:33:46 AM

Last Updated

9/20/2025, 2:40:25 AM

Research Retrieved

9/20/2025, 2:40:25 AM

Summary

Brendan Carr, in the context of the provided information, is associated with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He played a role in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, following Kimmel's false accusation against the MAGA movement. This action was reportedly accelerated by pressure from the FCC under Carr, alongside pressure from network affiliates NextStar and Sinclair, sparking a debate about cancel culture versus accountability.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Gender

    Male

  • Spouse

    Machalagh Carr

  • Education

    Georgetown University (BA), Catholic University of America (JD)

  • Key Stance

    Aims to dismantle the censorship cartel and restore free speech rights

  • Occupation

    Lawyer

  • Citizenship

    United States

  • Current Role

    Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission

  • Date of Birth

    1979-01-05

  • Place of Birth

    Washington, D.C., United States

  • Political Party

    Republican

Timeline
  • Born Brendan Thomas Carr in Washington, D.C., U.S. (Source: Wikidata, Web Search)

    1979-01-05

  • Joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a staffer. (Source: Web Search)

    2012

  • Served as Acting General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission. (Source: Web Search)

    2017-01

  • Served as General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission. (Source: Web Search)

    2017-04

  • Assumed office as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, after being nominated by President Donald Trump. (Source: Web Search)

    2017-08-11

  • Assumed office as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. (Source: Web Search)

    2025-01-20

  • Was at the center of a media storm for his comments that may have led to the suspension of late-night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, following Kimmel's false accusation against the MAGA movement. This action was accelerated by pressure from the FCC under Carr. (Source: Related Documents, Web Search)

    2025-09-18

  • Sparked outrage and calls for his resignation from Democratic lawmakers and critics after pressuring Walt Disney to stop running a late-night talk show. (Source: Web Search)

    2025-09-19

Web Search Results
  • Brendan Carr (lawyer) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

    Brendan Thomas Carr (born January 5, 1979) is an American lawyer and politician who has been the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission since 2025. In 2017, he became a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after being nominated by President Donald Trump. Before, he was an aide to FCC commissioner Ajit Pai. Carr is against net neutrality protections. He is known for his support for banning TikTok because he thinks it is a threat to national security. [...] | Brendan Carr | | --- | | | | | | | | Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | | | Incumbent | | | Assumed office January 20, 2025 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Jessica Rosenworcel | | Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | | | Incumbent | | | Assumed office August 11, 2017 | | | President | Donald Trump Joe Biden Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Tom Wheeler") | | General Counsel") of the Federal Communications Commission | | [...] | In office April 2017 – August 2017 Acting: January 2017 – April 2017 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Howard J. Symons | | Succeeded by | Jennifer B. Tatel (acting) | | | | | Personal details | | | Born | Brendan Thomas Carr (1979-01-05) January 5, 1979 (age 46) Washington, D.C., U.S. | | Political party | Republican "Republican Party (United States)") | | Spouse(s) | Machalagh Carr | | Education | Georgetown University (BA) Catholic University of America") (JD) |

  • Brendan Carr - Federal Communications Commission

    Brendan Carr is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He previously served as the senior Republican Commissioner and as the FCC’s General Counsel. Nominated by both President Trump and President Biden, Carr has been confirmed unanimously by the Senate three times. [...] Described by Axios as “the FCC’s 5G crusader,” Carr has led the FCC’s work to modernize its infrastructure rules and accelerate the buildout of high-speed networks. His reforms cut billions of dollars in red tape, enabled the private sector to construct high-speed networks in communities across the country, and extended America’s global leadership in 5G.

  • Who Is Brendan Carr of the F.C.C.? - The New York Times

    Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, speaking at the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington D.C. in February 27.Credit...Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times Image 2: Cecilia Kang By Cecilia Kang Reporting from Washington Sept. 18, 2025, 12:11 a.m. ET Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, which is the nation’s top watchdog over the broadcast industry, was at the center of a media storm on Wednesday. [...] Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Supported by SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Who Is Brendan Carr of the F.C.C.? The chairman of the F.C.C., who is in the spotlight for his comments that may have led to the suspension of late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, has long criticized the media for perceived bias. Listen to this article · 5:38 minLearn more Share full article Image 1

  • Trump's FCC Chair Carr uses old powers in new ways to ... - Reuters

    WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Top U.S. media regulator Brendan Carr has sparked outrage and calls for his resignation from Democratic lawmakers and other critics after he pressured Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab to stop running a late-night talk show. But his attack on comedian Jimmy Kimmel was only the latest in a string of efforts to rein in media companies he accuses of bias.

  • How Brendan Carr, the attack-dog FCC chair, helped take ... - CNN

    Carr is a long-serving member of the FCC who has become an increasingly visible attack dog for the Trump administration this year. He is an attorney who joined the FCC as a staffer in 2012 and became a commissioner, appointed by Trump, in 2017. Upon Trump€™s reelection, the president-elect chose him to chair the regulatory agency. Carr has been a regular at Mar-a-Lago as well as Fox News, and earlier this year he showed his loyalty to Trump by wearing a gold lapel pin of the president€™s face. [...] FCC chair Brendan Carr was appointed to the panel in 2017 by President Donald Trump, and has become one of the president€™s most loyal attack dogs. Brandon Bell/Pool/Reuters He has promised to hold broadcast TV and radio stations accountable, and just one hour after thanking the president for his appointment, Carr wrote on X, €œWe must dismantle the censorship cartel and restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.€ [...] # How Brendan Carr, the attack-dog FCC chair, helped take down Jimmy Kimmel with words, not actions By Brian Stelter PUBLISHED FCC chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses over Jimmy Kimmel€™s remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. John McDonnell/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied!

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