Kari Lake's VOA Appointment Raises Concerns of MAGA Influence

Kari Lake, a former Arizona newscaster and two-time election loser, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Voice of America, a government-funded international broadcaster. Lake, known for her staunch loyalty to Trump and controversial statements, lost the Arizona gubernatorial race in 2022 and a U.S. Senate race in 2024. Her appointment comes despite her history of spreading misinformation and making unsubstantiated claims about election fraud. Trump's choice reflects his ongoing influence and criticism of Voice of America's operations.