New FCC Chair Promises To Root Out Leftist Priorities: ‘Even-Handed Application Of The Law’
Newly appointed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr is taking a firm stand against leftist influence in media regulation, vowing to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and restore fairness in the agency’s decision-making. In his first major policy announcement, Carr made it clear that the FCC under his leadership will end politically motivated favoritism and ensure an even-handed application of the law across the media landscape.
Cracking Down on DEI and Leftist Priorities
Carr criticized previous FCC leadership for using taxpayer dollars to push leftist policies, including funneling millions into DEI programs that prioritized ideology over merit. He revealed that DEI had been ranked as the second-highest strategic priority at the FCC under the Biden administration—a practice he intends to abolish immediately.
“We want equality, we want fairness, we want everyone in this country to have a fair shot, we want merit to rise to the top,” Carr stated, emphasizing his commitment to neutral, merit-based policies rather than politically driven mandates.
One of Carr’s top priorities will be investigating major corporations like Comcast and NBC, which have implemented DEI-based hiring and promotion practices that critics argue discriminate against qualified individuals who do not fit a preferred political or demographic profile. Carr’s review will ensure that no company receives regulatory favoritism for embracing ideological policies.
Ending the FCC’s Leftist Favoritism
Carr also addressed concerns that the previous administration unfairly used the FCC’s regulatory power to benefit left-wing figures while targeting conservatives. He pointed to organizations tied to George Soros receiving favorable treatment, while figures like Elon Musk saw regulatory obstacles placed in their way.
Under his leadership, Carr pledged that the FCC will operate without bias, ensuring that no company—regardless of political leanings—gets preferential treatment based on ideology.
Bigger Picture: Dismantling the Left’s Grip on Federal Agencies
Carr’s move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back politically motivated DEI initiatives across federal agencies. His leadership at the FCC signals a return to neutral, apolitical governance in media regulation, a major shift from previous years of progressive overreach and ideological enforcement.
By dismantling DEI programs, ensuring fairness in regulatory decisions, and holding corporations accountable, Carr is working to restore integrity in an agency that had become a tool for leftist activism. As his investigations move forward, his actions could set a precedent for other agencies looking to purge DEI-based discrimination and political favoritism from government operations.
With Carr at the helm, the FCC is shifting away from activist-driven policies and returning to its original mission—ensuring fair and unbiased media regulation for all Americans.