Kari Lake says OAN's far-right coverage will fuel Voice of America

Kari Lake has announced plans to incorporate One America News Network (OAN) content into the Voice of America (VOA) for international audiences. This move has sparked outcry from media professionals, highlighting concerns about undermining the VOA's longstanding commitment to non-partisan journalism. Lake claims her approach will save taxpayer money while providing credible news options. Critics, including former officials, denounce the plan as a severe deviation from the VOA's historical mission of promoting a pluralistic democracy. The agency’s workforce has faced significant cuts since Trump’s administration, raising concerns among journalists about independence in report delivery.

Kari Lake providing One America News Network to our global audiences makes a mockery of the agency's history of independent non-partisan journalism.

Since World War II, the Voice of America has provided news coverage and cultural programming to lands across the globe without access to a free press.

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