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Third Republican FCC nominee could let Trump fire the lone Democrat
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Trump's nomination of a third Republican to the FCC could allow him to fire the lone Democratic commissioner, leaving the agency with an unchecked Republican majority.
Removing the lone Democratic commissioner would eliminate the public dissenting voice in FCC decisions, reducing transparency and potentially leading to less robust reasoning in major actions. It also raises legal questions about the FCC's independence, though recent Supreme Court rulings on FTC firings may weaken that protection.
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Trump nominated Carr adviser Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC, giving Republicans a third seat.
With a third Republican, the FCC would have a quorum even without Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez, allowing Trump to fire her.
Gomez's removal would eliminate a dissenting voice that has raised First Amendment concerns and pushed back on broadcast consolidation policies.
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