Kari Lake
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19694.0Global Dominance: 0.04%Kari Lake is a former television news anchor and political figure known for her candidacy as the Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona in the 2022 elections. A prominent supporter of Donald Trump, Lake gained national attention for her staunch conservative views and her opposition to COVID-19 mandates. Despite a competitive campaign, she was ultimately defeated by Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake has been vocal in her criticisms of the Democratic Party and continues to be a significant presence in Arizona politics, often positioning herself as a champion of election integrity and conservative values.
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Kari Lake narrowly lost to Katie Hobbs four years ago.
Trump flexes power in Arizona primaries as Democrats dodge far-left upsetUnited States· 2026-07-22
Kari Lake was the then-GOP nominee who narrowly lost to Katie Hobbs four years ago.
Rep Andy Biggs wins Arizona GOP governor primary with Trump's backingUnited States· 2026-07-22
Kari Lake, the Republican nominee for governor in 2022, famously encouraged McCain Republicans to 'get the hell out' of one of her campaign events.
MAGA candidates keep losing in Arizona. Andy Biggs is out to break the trendUnited States· 2026-07-21
Kari Lake is Mr Trump's nominee for ambassador in Kingston who has targeted Chinese investments as a national security concern.
Editorial | The geopolitics of Alpart | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-07-12
Kari Lake is the US ambassador nominee who intends to counter China’s influence in Jamaica.
CHINA CLAPS BACK - Beijing rejects US concerns, says Jamaica ties built on mutual benefit | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-30
Kari Lake, Mr Trump’s nominee as ambassador in Kingston, has made clear Washington’s wish that Jamaica dial-back relations with China.
Editorial | Vale Royal and red lines | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-28
Kari Lake's campaign account criticized Gallego for his past actions regarding his first wife.
Ruben Gallego faces backlash after critics recall pregnant wife divorceUnited States· 2026-06-25
Kari Lake, the US ambassador-designate to Jamaica, has signalled her intentions regarding the agenda in Kingston.
Editorial | Navigating the MOU | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-24
Kari Lake is President Donald Trump’s nominee for United States Ambassador to Jamaica.
CHINA WATCH - Trump nominee pledges hard line on scamming, drugs and Beijing in Jamaica posting | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19
Kari Lake was the Republican candidate for governor of Arizona in the 2022 elections.
El Departamento de Justicia lucha mientras la Casa Blanca presiona sobre el fraude electoral
Guatemala· 2026-02-21
Kari Lake, a former news anchor appointed by Trump as acting CEO of USAGM, terminated their grants, alleging waste of taxpayer money and anti-Trump bias.
Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China
Taiwan· 2026-02-18
Kari Lake lost the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial campaign.
Breaking down the evidence DOJ used to justify searching a Fulton County elections officeUnited States· 2026-02-11
Gallego, who defeated Trump loyalist Kari Lake in 2024, has gained a reputation as a blunt speaker who sometimes uses profane language to take the fight to Republicans.
‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms | Democrats
United Kingdom· 2026-02-06
Kari Lake is a senior advisor for the U.S. Agency for Global Media with close ties to President Donald Trump.
Republicans pass spending bill that includes $643M for Trump-opposed media agencyUnited States· 2026-01-16
Kari Lake simply wrote, 'WTAF?' in response to the situation.
Minneapolis mayor draws fire for Somali victory speech after third-term winUnited States· 2025-11-08
Kari Lake is the head of the US Agency for Global Media and has sought to block funding for Szabad Europa.
L’administration Trump s’engage à bloquer le financement américain à Szabad Europa, un média indépendant hongrois, pour soutenir Viktor Orban
France· 2025-11-07
Kari Lake, USAGM’s acting CEO, announced the layoffs that would have affected nearly all remaining VOA employees.
VOA job cuts paused: Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of over 500 staff; cites ‘concerning disrespect’
India· 2025-09-30
Kari Lake is a senior advisor to the US Agency for Global Media and has been involved in efforts to reduce government-funded media.
US judge temporarily halts mass layoff of Voice of America employees
Kenya· 2025-09-30Kari Lake was called out for admitting under oath that she hadn’t 'given it a lot of thought' whether Africa qualifies as a 'significant region of the world' under the law.
Judge Lamberth blocks VOA terminations, criticizes Kari Lake's leadershipUnited States· 2025-09-30
Kari Lake is criticized by Judge Lamberth for not presenting a compliance plan.
Juez de EE. UU. bloquea despido de más de 500 empleados de la Voz de AméricaGuatemala· 2025-09-30
Kari Lake, the agency’s acting CEO, announced in late August that the job cuts would take effect Tuesday.
Judge suspends Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobsUnited States· 2025-09-30
Kari Lake is a senior adviser for the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
See Who Attended Charlie Kirk’s MemorialUnited States· 2025-09-22
Kari Lake described the situation as a battle between good and evil during a memorial for Charlie Kirk.
Trump nutzt den Mord an Charlie Kirk für die Verteufelung der Demokraten
Switzerland· 2025-09-16
Kari Lake is a Trump advisor who criticized higher education institutions in relation to Charlie Kirk's death.
Miles de personas desbordan el Kennedy Center de Washington en una vigilia en memoria de Charlie Kirk | Internacional
Spain· 2025-09-15
Kari Lake, the acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced 532 government positions have been cut.
Trump official Kari Lake cuts more than 500 jobs at VOA, USAGMUnited States· 2025-09-02
Kari Lake announced job cuts at the US Agency for Global Media.
Trump news at a glance: Backlash in Chicago as mayor defies president’s immigration crackdown | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Acting CEO of VOA's parent agency, Kari Lake, said the decision would 'help reduce the federal bureaucracy, improve agency service, and save the American people more of their hard-earned money.'
Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America staffUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the latest round of job cuts.
Trump will cut over 500 jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges
Canada· 2025-08-30Kari Lake is a senior adviser for the US Agency for Global Media and an ally of President Donald Trump.
Federal judge bars Kari Lake from ousting Voice of America’s directorUnited States· 2025-08-28Kari Lake expressed her anger over the threats made against Rep. Greene and her staff.
Capitol Police arrest ex-fed employee for allegedly threatening Marjorie Taylor GreeneUnited States· 2025-07-18
