Many journalists at Voice of America expressed anxiety about President-elect Trump's appointment of Kari Lake, citing concerns that her leadership may shift the organization’s mission away from its charter of objective and comprehensive news reporting.
The organization’s charter clearly states that Voice of America will represent the whole country—not one segment—contradicting Ms. Lake’s claims about its mission under her leadership.
With a history of criticizing the press, Kari Lake's appointment signals a continued effort by Trump to exert control over independent media, raising fears among journalists of potential bias.
A VOA journalist privately noted that many staff members value their journalistic independence, which they have supported through difficult reporting in countries with controlled media such as Russia and China.
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