Backlash and Fear of Shutdown at U.S.-Funded International Networks
Kari Lake, Trump's pick for Voice of America, is facing backlash and fear of shutdown due to Elon Musk's call to defund the agency. Musk's influence is causing job cuts and program slashes at U.S.-funded international networks like Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia. Lake, a former TV anchor, is set to lead the agency pending Senate confirmation. Musk's push aligns with his DOGE initiative and desire for a full shutdown of the networks.