Kari Lake Appointed Director of Voice of America

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial and Senate candidate known for her alignment with Trump's policies and propagation of election fraud conspiracies, as the new director of Voice of America (VOA). Lake, who has a background as a news anchor, will oversee the U.S. government-funded broadcaster that aims to present independent news globally. Trump praised Lake's commitment to 'American values' and criticized the 'fake news media' in his announcement. Lake's controversial political history includes vocal opposition to the legitimacy of her electoral defeats and sharing misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics of the appointment highlight concerns over her ability to maintain the nonpartisan integrity of VOA, which has previously faced scrutiny under Trump's administration. The appointment reflects Trump's ongoing effort to place loyalists in key positions amidst his critical stance on mainstream media.