Trump administration 2024-2028

[dimsum]

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

www.nytimes.com

President-elect Donald J. Trump on Sunday chose Brendan Carr to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, naming a veteran Republican regulator who has publicly agreed with the incoming administration’s promises to slash regulation, go after Big Tech and punish TV networks for political bias.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission, is expected to shake up a quiet agency that licenses airwaves for radio and TV, regulates phone costs, and promotes the spread of home internet. Before the election, Mr. Trump indicated he wanted the agency to strip broadcasters like NBC and CBS of their licensing for unfair coverage.

Mr. Carr, 45, was the author of a chapter on the F.C.C. in the conservative Project 2025planning document, in which he argued that the agency should also regulate the largest tech companies, such as Apple, Meta, Google and Microsoft.

Oh look - another person nominated who wrote part of the document that Trump knew nothing about!

Also, I’ll bring out the popcorn when the FCC tries to regulate Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft.

Edit to add:

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January.

apnews.com

I’m sure there’s no conflict of interest there…

 

[Remius]

Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.

abcnews.go.com

Will be interesting…

 

[daftandbarmy]

Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.

abcnews.go.com

Will be interesting…

As Phil Collins explains, it's no fun....

 

[MrWhyt]

Oh look - another person nominated who wrote part of the document that Trump knew nothing about!

What! I was assured by some member of this very forum that trump had disavowed project 2025! How could this be? Could trump have gasp, pearl clutch not told the truth?!

 

[Cloud Cover]

JD Vance has gone silent. Has he been pushed aside or is he planning a coup before crazy man takes office?

 

[Brad Sallows]

Always like to come by here to read my daily fill of conspiracy spit-balling.

 

[Cloud Cover]

Always like to come by here to read my daily fill of conspiracy spit-balling.

I’ll be here all day… although the prospect of a major fallout is invigorating….

 

[QV]

Always like to come by here to read my daily fill of conspiracy spit-balling.

The hysteria is entertaining.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Always like to come by here to read my daily fill of conspiracy spit-balling.

Meanwhile, in the media



Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

Michael Steele: Is JD Vance the VP-elect or is Elon Musk?

Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

www.msnbc.com

 

[brihard]

Meanwhile, in the media



Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

Michael Steele: Is JD Vance the VP-elect or is Elon Musk?

Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

www.msnbc.com

It would not be out of character for Trump to shift attention from his wife to his mistress.

 

[Remius]

Meanwhile, in the media



Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

Michael Steele: Is JD Vance the VP-elect or is Elon Musk?

Elon Musk has been front and center when it comes to Donald Trump’s transition. The Weekend hosts are wondering where JD Vance -- his actual vice president-elect – has been.

www.msnbc.com

Probably laying low and being smart given old 47s temperament about sharing spotlights. Probably wants to keep his seat when the music stops.

 

[KevinB]

Probably laying low and being smart given old 47s temperament about sharing spotlights. Probably wants to keep his seat when the music stops.

Bingo
He's smart enough (or cunning enough) to know not to get out in front of anything that P-E Trump may either reverse or only want to announce himself.

 

[Quirky]

The hysteria is entertaining.

Entertaining and irrelevant. Best to just grab some popcorn and watch it all unfold.

 

[QV]

Entertaining and irrelevant. Best to just grab some popcorn and watch it all unfold.

For sure. It's funny how the chief agitators making accusations of conspiracy have jumped in with both feet now that the roles have reversed.

 

[Good2Golf]

Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.

abcnews.go.com

Will be interesting…

Perhaps he was inspired by Trudeau?

 

[Remius]

For sure. It's funny how the chief agitators making accusations of conspiracy have jumped in with both feet now that the roles have reversed.

As usual, your ability for hyperbole and two dimensional world view on how critical analysis actually works comes to the fore.

What conspiracies theories are being provided here exactly that has you all hot and bothered?

 

[dapaterson]

JD Vance has gone silent. Has he been pushed aside or is he planning a coup before crazy man takes office?

It was a long and tiring campaign. He's probably just at home relaxing on the couch.

 

[OldSolduer]

It was a long and tiring campaign. He's probably just at home relaxing on the couch.

Watching a circus

 

[Cloud Cover]

It was a long and tiring campaign. He's probably just at home relaxing on the couch.

With COVID …

 

[The Bread Guy]

It would not be out of character for Trump to shift attention from his wife to his mistress.

I'm with those saying JD may be wise enough to duck & cover for now, barring evidence to the contrary.

... It's funny how the chief agitators making accusations of conspiracy have jumped in with both feet now that the roles have reversed.

Unlike those spinning some now?

Has Trump Derailed a Deep State Plot to Attack Iran?

sonar21.com

Not to worry, though ....

Iran said it won't try to kill Trump: U.S. official

The message came after the Biden administration warned an attempt on Trump's life would be an act of war, the official said.

www.nbcnews.com

Seems like not tooooooooooooooo long ago, people who generally supported folks like Trump would have loved to see Iran reduced to a glowing parking lot. Like the song says, the times, they are a'changing ...