President-elect Donald Trump announced that Kari Lake, a former news anchor and Arizona Senate candidate, would be the next chief financial officer. voice of america the network The update came amid several appointments in his administration on Wednesday night, all of which he shared via his Truth Social account.
At the same time post to congratulate LakeTrump said, “Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona who supported me on the record for over 20 years.”
Kari Lake at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 16, 2024.
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Trump has also indicated that he will soon announce a head of the US Global Media Agency. Lake wrote that he would work closely with that person to “ensure that the American values of Freedom and Liberty are spread FAIRLY and ACCURACY around the World, unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media.”
Lake, who lost a bid for a Senate seat in Arizona in this year’s election, had no direct political career before joining Trump.
He He left the GOP for eight years He registered as an independent and then a Democrat, before returning to his political career as a Republican, where he found success with policies aligned with the Make America Great Again group.
He was a backer of Trump’s “big lie” about election fraud in 2021, and used that narrative to fuel his campaign for governor in 2022. he refused to lose his gubernatorial race and try without successto reverse the results.
Trump also said he will nominate Michael Rigas to the State Department as assistant secretary of state for management and resources.
Rigas served in the last Trump administration in various capacities, including as Deputy and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Acting Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
At the same time the messageTrump declared, “Mike is a conservative warrior who knows how Government works, and he will help make America Great Again!”
Trump also shared Wednesday that he plans to nominate three of his former donors for ambassadorships: Peter Lamelas, Daniel Newlin and Leandro Rizzuto.
He wrote that Newlin would be nominated to be the US ambassador to Colombia.
At the same time Congratulatory note from Truth SocialTrump boasted of Newlin’s law enforcement career, saying, “Dan has an impressive 28-year career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. During his tenure, Newlin quickly advanced to work in major crimes as a fugitive detective. Dan demonstrated exceptional investigative skills. , successfully taking hundreds of violent criminals off the streets, including those involved in armed robbery, gang violence, human trafficking, and illegal weaponry and drug trafficking.”
He also praised Newlin for building a personal injury law practice, saying, “With his law enforcement expertise that allows him to navigate complex international issues, and his business acumen to foster economic partnerships, Newlin is a strong advocate for US interests, and the Links champion for strengthening and making a difference in the world.”
Attorney Dan Newlin’s e-mail ads and Donald Trump’s political ads were also paid for by Newlin on I-4 in Florida on July 10, 2024.
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He also announced that Lamelas had been chosen as Argentina’s ambassador. to publish“Peter is an extraordinary physician, philanthropist and businessman, best known for founding Florida’s largest health care company, Urgent Care.”
The post continued: “As a child, Peter and his family fled Communist Cuba, and immigrated LEGALLY to the US, starting with nothing and achieving the American Dream.”
Trump then announced Rizzuto as his choice for US ambassador Organization of American Statesciting his professional achievements and saying that he would be the founder of Conair”fantastic.”
Ambassador positions require Senate confirmation.
