Trump says Kari Lake will lead Voice of America. He attacked it during his first term

If successful, Trump's move would install a loyalist at the helm of the network. A U.S. judge found Trump appointees illegally violated Voice of America's journalistic independence in his first term.

Trump says Kari Lake will lead Voice of America. He attacked it during his first term
Kari Lake, pictured at the Republican National Convention in July, is President-elect Donald Trump

If successful, Trump's move would install a loyalist at the helm of the network. A U.S. judge found Trump appointees illegally violated Voice of America's journalistic independence in his first term.

(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)