Trump Proposes Danielle Thumann for FCC Commissioner Role

WHO:

Deadline - Danielle Thumann Severs, senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, has been nominated by Trump.

Variety - Danielle Thumann is currently serving as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

WHAT:

Deadline - Trump has nominated Thumann to fill one of two vacancies on the FCC.

Variety - If confirmed, Thumann's appointment would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC.

WHEN:

Deadline - Thumann would serve a term of five years, retroactive to the time of the vacancy, July 1, 2024.

Variety - Thumann has been nominated to serve as FCC commissioner for a term.

WHY:

Variety - The nomination aims to strengthen the Republican majority at the FCC.

HOW:

Deadline - The nomination process requires confirmation by the Senate.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 18:41 UTC)

Trump has nominated Danielle Thumann, who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, to fill one of two vacancies on the FCC. If confirmed, Thumann's appointment would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the commission and she would serve a five-year term retroactive to July 1, 2024. The nomination process will require confirmation by the Senate to finalize her position as FCC commissioner.