It’s Time For Trump To DOGE The FCC

President Trump’s vision for restoring constitutional government is finally taking shape, and nowhere is that more urgently needed than at the Federal Communications Commission. With the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal bureaucracy has been put on notice: bloat, redundancy, and mission creep are no longer acceptable. Agencies must operate within clear constitutional boundaries and serve the public interest, not their own expansion. The FCC is a prime candidate for DOGE-style reform. From redundant enforcement structures to legacy programs that drain resources with little oversight, the Commission is entangled by outdated practices that burden consumers, broadcasters, and taxpayers alike. If we are serious about restoring trust in government and making our communications infrastructure more responsive, transparent, and cost-effective, we must start by taking a hard look inward.

[Nathan Simington is a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Gavin Wax is Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to Commissioner Simington.]