PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arizona Republican Kari Lake is trying to bring the government-funded international broadcaster Voice of America back to its “glory days” in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Kari Lake, who President Trump has said will direct the Voice of America, gave an exclusive on-camera interview with Breitbart News at Turning Point USA's America Fest on Saturday, giving her thoughts on her future. talked about the role of
“I'm excited. I think it's a great fit for me. I mean, I have 30 years of experience in the media as a broadcast journalist. I'm an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has written a wide range of stories from local to international. ,” Lake, a former Fox 10 Phoenix anchor, told Breitbart News.
“As a matter of fact, I won several Emmy Awards for my international reporting in Cambodia covering the incredibly brave people clearing land mines from the past war in Cambodia. “And I understand how it's happening all over the world and that in some countries there's no freedom of the press,” she added.
Lake then shared his vision for the agency.
“I'm looking forward to the Voice of America, which will help us defeat communism without firing a bullet, change the hearts and minds of people around the world, and provide unbiased, accurate information. “It's about really taking us back to the glory days when we were able to communicate and provide information and portray America fairly and accurately to international audiences, and that's what America really is.” Ta. “It's been going on for 80 years now. Our only audience is overseas, non-Americans, and we want to make sure we're doing really high-quality work and improving on what we're already doing right. We want to do even better.”
Voice of America connects with audiences around the world through a variety of mediums, including online and social media, as well as television and radio. We provide not only news but also cultural programs.
In announcing that Lake would lead the agency, President Trump said he would be formally appointed to the post by the next administrator, who will soon be named. of U.S. Agency for Global Media, which includes Voice of America.
“She will be appointed by the next chief and will work closely with him.” of The U.S. Agency for Global Media is expected to make an announcement soon. American value of “Unlike the lies spread by fake news media, liberty and freedom will be broadcast fairly and accurately around the world,” he announced this month.
In his much-anticipated speech on Sunday, the fourth and final day of America Fest 2024, President Trump gave a shoutout to Kali Lake and expressed excitement about the prospect of her leading the agency.
“That's a big thing that you have, so hang in there. It's going to work out. You're going to turn things around like no one has ever seen before, so thank you so much for accepting that,” he said. said.
