New Voice of America Lawsuit Alleges Kari Lake Aired Pro-Trump Propaganda

A group of veteran Voice of America staffers sued its parent agency and Donald Trump appointee Kari Lake on Monday, alleging that Lake ordered the U.S.-funded news organization to air pro-Trump propaganda on its airwaves in violation of its charter after she forced out the majority of its staff. The suit also names Michael Rigas, who Trump named this month as the acting CEO for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, VOA's parent agency. A USAGM spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The lawsuit was brought by Barry Newhouse, the former acting director of Voice of . . .