Reporters Without Borders calls for Carr to be impeached for ‘weaponizing’ FCC

FCC Chairman Carr should be impeached, press freedom group says

The group, Reporters Without Borders, said Carr's politically-motivated attacks against broadcasters and news organizations makes him unfit to hold the job.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up for our free newsletters here.

Reporters Without Borders calls for Carr to be impeached for ‘weaponizing’ FCC

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging the incoming Congress to impeach Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr, accusing him of undermining press freedom by punishing news outlets critical of President Trump and his administration. The organization, which advocates for journalists worldwide, claimed Carr has repeatedly used the FCC’s regulatory authority to pursue politically motivated investigations and influence media me…

'A Defining Test': Press Freedom Group Urges New Democratic Majority to Impeach Trump's FCC Chair

"Few individuals have been more instrumental to the White House’s campaign to weaken the First Amendment than Brendan Carr," said Reporters Without Borders.

Reporters Without Borders urges Congress to impeach FCC chair Brendan Carr

RSF urged the incoming Congress on Nov. 11, 2026, to impeach FCC Chair Brendan Carr, accusing him of 'weaponizing' the agency to punish outlets critical of President Trump.