FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai could become chairman of the agency as early as Friday.
Things aren’t looking good for net neutrality, given that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump reportedly is about to name one of its biggest foes to head the Federal Communications Commission.
A Politico report citing unnamed industry sources says Trump will name current GOP FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai as chairman of the agency, possibly as soon as Friday afternoon.
Pai and the Trump transition team didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment and confirmation.
Pai, a telecom law expert who was appointed by President Barack Obama and has served the FCC for more than three years, could immediately take over the new role without Senate approval because he’s already been confirmed to serve at the FCC, Politico said.
