Trump Selects Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will be the next director of Voice of America, former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. This latest selection reinforces Trump’s penchant for appointing loyalists to devotely conservative positions, although Lake’s ultimate appointment depends on confirmation by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
Trump praised Lake’s penchant for conveying “American values,” claiming she’d ensure VOA broadcasts “FAIRLY and ACCURATELY, unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media,” according to a statement.
Lake, known for her fervent support of Trump and staunch denial of legitimate election results, lost narrowly in her bid for Indiana governor last year.
Her appointment faced swift condemnation from Democrats who highlighted Lake’s lack of journalistic experience and history of spreading misinformation.
A Longtime Trumpet
Lake’s journey in public life began after a successful career in television news
Lake had been a mainstay of Phoenix local news for many years before entering the political arena. Her conservative views, often diverging considerably from mainstream reporting, resonated strongly with the Republican base, gifting her a national profile.
Tis was solidified when Trump selected her to lead VOA.
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Trump has consistently voiced his criticism of VOA, referring to it as “disgusting” and echoing other criticisms leveled at it, accusing its coverage of being one-sided.
Lake fairly and accurately, unlike many who spread fake
The Biden administration swiftly removed several senior officials fit the Trump Example
“Trump criticised VOA
As he left office, December 2020, “During my former president announced,” he unequivocally condemned the network had spread ‘ FAKE
Lake, having embraced Trump’s rejection of the 2020 election results
