President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a former local television news anchor and MAGA politician, to lead the Voice of America. This move would put a loyalist in charge of a news outlet that Trump previously sought to control. However, Lake’s appointment is subject to approval by a bipartisan board within the agency. Voice of America is a federally funded broadcaster that operates in multiple languages and reaches millions of people globally. Trump praised Lake’s appointment and stated that she will work closely with the incoming head of the agency. Lake is known for her denial of election losses and criticism of mainstream media.
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