Trump Appoints Former Fox Anchor Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America

Lake will be sure that ‘American values of Freedom and Liberty’ are broadcast across the globe once more, the president-elect mentioned.

President-elect Donald Trump has named former Fox 10 Phoenix information anchor Kari Lake to steer the federally-funded worldwide broadcasting community Voice of America (VOA).

“I’m happy to announce that Kari Lake will function our subsequent Director of the Voice of America,” Trump mentioned in a variety of bulletins for positions in his administration on Wednesday night time.

“She will probably be appointed by, and work intently with, our subsequent head of the U.S. Company for World Media, who I’ll announce quickly, to make sure that the American values of Freedom and Liberty are broadcast across the World pretty and precisely, not like the lies unfold by the Pretend Information Media.”

VOA was based on Feb. 1, 1942, with a non-American viewers in thoughts, to share the “insurance policies of the USA clearly and successfully.” On the time, its purpose was to fight Nazi propaganda.

Lake ran in each the 2024 U.S. Senate election and Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial election, along with her Democratic rivals named winners in each races.

“I’m honoured that President Trump has requested me to steer the Voice of America,” Lake mentioned in a publish on social media platform X shortly after being named.

“VOANews is an important worldwide media outlet devoted to advancing the pursuits of the USA by participating instantly with individuals throughout the globe and selling democracy and reality,” she mentioned of the community that has an viewers of 326 million individuals throughout 48 languages.

“Underneath my management, the VOA will excel in its mission: chronicling America’s achievements worldwide,” she mentioned. “I can’t wait to get began.”

Different Appointments

Additionally, on Wednesday night time, Trump nominated Michael J. Rigas as deputy secretary of state for administration and sources. The place requires affirmation by the Senate.

“Michael will convey accountability to the State Division as he did Authorities vast, when he served in my First Time period because the Deputy and Appearing Director of the Workplace of Personnel Administration, and the Appearing Deputy Director for Administration on the Workplace of Administration and Funds,” Trump mentioned of the Harvard alumnus.

“Mike is a conservative warrior who is aware of how Authorities works, and can assist Make America Nice Once more!”

Trump additionally named Daniel J. Newlin as his administration’s ambassador to Colombia.

An entrepreneur and former lawman, Newlin devoted a 28-year profession to the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace in Orlando, Florida, the place he investigated main crimes, together with armed theft, gang violence, human trafficking, and unlawful gun and narcotics trafficking.

“Along with his Regulation Enforcement experience enabling him to navigate advanced worldwide points, and his enterprise insights fostering financial partnerships, Newlin stands as a robust advocate for U.S. pursuits, and a Champion for strengthening ties, and making a distinction within the World. Dan will do a fantastic job!” Trump mentioned.

The president-elect additionally named philanthropist and doctor Dr. Peter Lamelas as ambassador to Argentina and Leandro Rizzuto, Jr., as ambassador to the Group of American States (OAS).

Lamelas, a refugee from communist Cuba, is understood for creating the biggest pressing care well being care firm in Florida. He was beforehand chosen by Trump to serve on the Division of Justice’s Medal of Valor Assessment Board to acknowledge America’s brave first responders.

Rizzuto, son of chairman and co-founder of the Conair Company Leandro Rizzuto, previously served as U.S. consul normal to Bermuda within the first Trump administration.