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95 quotes from Brendan Carr
“There is nothing unusual about government agencies communicating with the American people.”
— Brendan Carr
September 30, 2026   •   Carr discussing government-funded television advertisements featuring President Trump. Critics and watchdog organizations questioned whether the advertisements crossed into taxpayer-funded political promotion.
Reuters
“The FCC is establishing a docket.”
— Brendan Carr
February 5, 2025   •   Carr announced public proceedings concerning a news-distortion complaint involving CBS's editing of its 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris.
FCC / Axios
“I don't believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban.”
— Brendan Carr
November 1, 2022   •   Carr arguing that TikTok should be banned in the United States because of national-security concerns.
Axios interview
“The FCC must ensure that America has a strong communications network.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing telecommunications infrastructure and national security.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“We're moving at a very fast pace.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing policy changes undertaken after he became FCC chairman.
Brendan Carr interview
“America cannot afford to fall behind China.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing U.S.-China competition in communications technology.
FCC
“The FCC has a critical national security role.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing telecommunications equipment, infrastructure and foreign adversaries.
FCC
“Any license granted by us at the FCC comes with an obligation to operate in the public interest.”
— Brendan Carr
September 17, 2025   •   Carr explaining his view of FCC authority over licensed broadcasters during the Jimmy Kimmel controversy.
Brendan Carr interview / CNN transcript
“The FCC should issue an order that interprets Section 230.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr advocated FCC action concerning Section 230 protections for online platforms.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“I don't see anything that would warrant FCC action.”
— Brendan Carr
September 30, 2026   •   Carr responding to complaints about taxpayer-funded government television advertisements featuring President Trump. Critics argued the advertisements resembled political campaign material; Carr said they did not raise FCC concerns.
Reuters
“We will enforce this requirement.”
— Brendan Carr
November 17, 2024   •   Carr referring to broadcasters' obligation to operate in the public interest.
Brendan Carr public statement / CBS News
“The FCC needs to change course.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr argued that the agency needed substantial policy changes under a future conservative administration.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“We're going to hold broadcasters accountable.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing enforcement of FCC rules and broadcasters' public-interest obligations.
Brendan Carr interview
“The status quo isn't working.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr arguing for changes to communications regulation and FCC policy.
Brendan Carr interview
“We need to build.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr summarizing his approach to communications infrastructure policy.
FCC
“We're going to make a decision.”
— Brendan Carr
February 1, 2025   •   Carr discussing the FCC's review of a complaint concerning CBS.
Fox News interview
“One commissioner standing alone, there's no real consequence that I can impose.”
— Brendan Carr
November 1, 2024   •   Carr explained the limits of his authority while serving as an individual FCC commissioner.
Fox News interview
“President Trump's leadership on this issue will deliver great results for the American people.”
— Brendan Carr
January 1, 2025   •   Carr praising Trump's executive actions targeting federal DEI programs.
FCC
“These companies can find ways to change conduct.”
— Brendan Carr
September 17, 2025   •   Carr discussing broadcasters and Jimmy Kimmel. ABC temporarily suspended Kimmel's program shortly afterward.
Brendan Carr interview / CNN transcript
“The FCC has no role in deciding what jokes are funny.”
— Brendan Carr
September 1, 2025   •   Carr rejected criticism that the agency was attempting to regulate comedy following the Jimmy Kimmel controversy.
Brendan Carr / FCC