Kari Lake, a staunch Trump ally, issues a warning about media spin on the former president’s mass deportation plan as she prepares to lead Voice of America.
After election interference scandals, Lake has finally been given the appointment she deserves.
At a Glance
- Trump reaffirms commitment to mass deportations, stating there’s “no price tag” for implementation
- Kari Lake chosen to lead Voice of America, warns of potential media bias against Trump’s plan
- 26 GOP governors support Trump’s immigration plans, while Democratic leaders oppose
- Trump’s campaign sees gains among Latino voters despite immigration rhetoric
- Concerns arise over Voice of America becoming a potential propaganda tool under Lake’s leadership
Trump’s Unwavering Stance on Immigration
Former President Donald Trump has doubled down on his controversial mass deportation plan, dismissing concerns about its cost. In a recent statement, Trump emphasized the necessity of the measure, particularly targeting individuals with criminal records.
“It’s not a question of a price tag. It’s not — really, we have no choice. When people have killed and murdered, when drug lords have destroyed countries, and now they’re going to go back to those countries because they’re not staying here. There is no price tag,” Donald Trump said.
Despite the hardline approach, Trump maintains that his administration would be open to legal immigration. “We obviously have to make the border strong and powerful and, and we have to — at the same time, we want people to come into our country. And you know, I’m not somebody that says, ‘No, you can’t come in.’ We want people to come in,” Trump stated.
Kari Lake’s New Role and Warnings
In a strategic move, Trump has tapped Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor and ardent supporter, to lead the Voice of America (VOA), a state-funded media network. Lake’s appointment, however, is pending approval from the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
“We’re sending people back to their homeland, and we’re going to be freeing up our country for the citizens of this country, but we’ve got to make sure that they [the media] don’t spin it. You know they are going to try and spin it and they are going to try and make it look like the worst thing in the world,” Kari Lake said.
Lake’s appointment and her warnings about media spin have raised eyebrows, with critics concerned about the potential for VOA to become a propaganda tool under her leadership. Her stance aligns closely with Trump’s narrative on immigration and media relations.
Political Divide on Immigration Policy
The proposed mass deportation plan has deepened the rift between Republican and Democratic leaders. Twenty-six GOP governors have expressed support for Trump’s immigration policies, citing the need to protect citizens from what they perceive as open border policies.
On the other side of the aisle, Democratic governors and mayors have vehemently opposed the plan. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs voiced her concerns, stating, “I will not tolerate misguided policies that don’t actually help with the critical work that’s happening here, that you’re seeing here today, that actually keeps our communities safe and secure. I will not tolerate terrorizing communities or threatening Arizonans.”
Trump’s Campaign Strategy and Voter Base
Despite the controversy surrounding his immigration policies, Trump’s campaign has reportedly seen gains among Latino voters. This development challenges the assumption that his rhetoric on immigration would alienate this demographic. Trump has noted a diverse coalition of supporters, including increases among young voters, women, and Asian Americans.
As the political landscape continues to shift, the debate over immigration policy and its portrayal in the media remains a central issue. With Kari Lake at the helm of VOA and Trump’s unwavering stance on deportations, the coming months are likely to see intensified discussions on both immigration reform and media representation of these policies.
