# FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's War on the First Amendment Brendan Carr's efforts to erode Americans' constitutional rights. - **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/7142269f-e832-44cc-b385-e1ec9b626da6 ## FCC Chairman's Powers As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr holds extensive authority over the nation's TV, radio, and internet. These powers have been used to threaten free speech, especially during Trump's second term. ## The Jimmy Kimmel Case Carr managed to get ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. This move sparked debates about whether jokes about the president should be protected under free speech. ## Nilay Patel's Commentary The Verge editor Nilay Patel described Carr's mission as 'trashing the First Amendment.' This comment highlights Carr's efforts to erode Americans' constitutional rights. ## Pressure on Broadcasters Carr has threatened broadcasters to restrict free speech. This situation has disrupted the balance between media freedom and constitutional rights. ## BBC's Trump Edit Carr launched a probe into BBC's coverage of Trump. This move shows that international media outlets could also come under FCC's pressure. ## The Future of Free Speech Brendan Carr's efforts raise concerns about the future of Americans' constitutional rights. Protecting free speech remains a cornerstone of democracy. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theverge.com/policy/970284/brendan-carr-fcc-chairman-first-amendment — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._