Trump Taps FCC Lawyer for Commission Seat Amid Broadcaster Push
Thumann would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage on the Federal Communications Commission if confirmed, as the agency faces major ownership and media probes.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs, senior counsel to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission for a five-year term.
- The commission currently includes two Republicans and one Democrat, Commissioner Anna Gomez. Thumann previously worked in the private sector for Crown Castle on government relations before rejoining Carr's office in August 2024.
- This nomination follows President Trump's recent calls to revoke licenses of Disney-owned ABC and Comcast-owned NBC for content decisions. Trump has repeatedly urged networks to drop programs he dislikes.
- Industry groups, including the NAB, praised the nomination. If confirmed by the Senate, Thumann Severs would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the agency with one seat remaining unfilled.
- With a confirmed three-member Republican quorum, observers note President Trump could potentially remove Gomez, as he previously ousted Democrats from the Federal Trade Commission. Senate confirmation remains required.
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Times of IndiaTrump taps FCC lawyer for commission seat amid broadcaster push
President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission. This nomination comes as he pressures broadcasters to change programming content. He has urged the FCC to revoke licenses of networks he dislikes. The FCC is currently reviewing ABC stations' broadcast licenses. Critics express concerns about government interference in editorial decisions.
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Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Danielle Thumann, an Adviser to Chairman Brendan Carr, to Serve as Commissioner
President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Danielle Thumann, who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as an agency commissioner. If she’s confirmed, it would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC (with one remaining seat still unfilled). Trump submitted Thumann for a term of five years from July […]
Trump nominates agency lawyer to serve on Federal Communications Commission - Regional Media News
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday nominated a senior lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission to serve on the five-member agency as he presses it to revoke the licenses of broadcasters. The White House said Trump is tapping Danielle Thumann Severs, who is a senior counsel to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, to serve on one of the two open seats on the commission. Trump has repeatedly urged broadcasters to drop com…
Trump nominates agency lawyer to serve on Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday nominated a senior lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission to serve on the five-member agency as he presses it to revoke the licenses of broadcasters. The White House sai...
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