President Trump announced former Arizona gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake will serve as the Director of Voice of America. “I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America. She will be appointed by, and work closely with, our next head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, who I will announce soon, to ensure that the American values of Freedom and Liberty are broadcast around the World FAIRLY and ACCURATELY, unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media,” Trump said. “Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for over 20 years,” he added. BREAKING: Trump announces Kari Lake as Next Director of Voice of America. pic.twitter.com/zROrgYqjgI — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 12, 2024 A closer look: Per Fox News: Lake was a longtime Arizona broadcaster who ran unsuccessfully for public office in 2022 and 2024. Voice of America is an influential broadcast channel that serves news, information, and cultural programming through the Internet, mobile and social media, radio, and television. The broadcaster serves in over 40 languages. BREAKING : Person of the Year President Trump nominates Kari Lake to be the next Director of the ‘Voice of America’ MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WILL BE ABLE TO HEAR FROM KARI LAKE DAILY. LET’S GO THIS IS HUGE pic.twitter.com/xsOD1xbigT — Ape? (@CubanOnlyTrump) December 12, 2024 “Kari has YEARS of experience as a broadcaster, so this is the perfect position for her!” journalist Nick Sortor commented. JUST IN: President Trump has announced he is appointing Kari Lake to serve as the Director of Voice of America, which is the U.S. government’s international broadcasting network Kari has YEARS of experience as a broadcaster, so this is the perfect position for her! Congrats… pic.twitter.com/bYEHLMg3gl — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 12, 2024 AZFamily reports: Reports had circulated that Lake was a top contender for ambassador to Mexico but that job went to diplomat Ronald Johnson. She was also reportedly in talks to join conservative-leaning outlet NewsMax, but she and the network later denied those reports. Lake formerly worked for KSAZ-TV before becoming a star on the populist right with her 2022 campaign for Arizona governor but lost to current Gov. Katie Hobbs. She later ran to replace outgoing Sen. Krysten Sinema in a crucial U.S. Senate seat in 2024 but lost in a tight race to Rep. Ruben Gallego. She never acknowledged losing the gubernatorial race and called herself the “lawful governor” in her 2023 book. She continued her unsuccessful fight in court to overturn it even after beginning her Senate campaign.

According to CBS News, President Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month. “Inauguration officials are making plans for additional foreign dignitaries to attend the swearing-in ceremony,” the outlet stated. “The president-elect has invited Xi Jinping of China to witness his inauguration. This is a power move, to intimidate the Chinese leader. If he declines, it’s disrespectful and Trump will take it personally,” Fox News host Jesse Watters said. “And if he accepts, he’ll be forced to observe President Trump at his most powerful moment, with all the presidential pageantry America can muster,” he continued. WATCH: WATCH: Fox’s @JesseBWatters on Trump inviting China’s President XI Jinping to his inauguration: “A power move to intimidate the Chinese leader. If he declines, it's disrespectful and Trump will take it personally. If he accepts, he will be forced to observe President Trump at his… pic.twitter.com/pZmjYExOsY — TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) December 12, 2024 Per CBS News: Trump invited Xi in early November, shortly after the election, sources said, but it was not clear whether he has accepted the invitation. A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately comment. In addition to Xi, the president-elect’s team has raised the possibility of hosting other leaders at the Capitol on Jan. 20. Hungary’s far-right leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has a warm relationship with Trump and visited him at Mar-a-Lago this week, is “still considering” whether to attend, according to a source familiar with Orbán’s plans. “World leaders are lining up to meet with President Trump because they know he will soon return to power and restore peace through American strength around the globe,” Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said. Ambassadors and other diplomats are typically invited to inaugurations, but State Department records dating back to 1874 show that a foreign leader has never attended a transfer-of-power ceremony. JUST IN: President-elect Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration. pic.twitter.com/daiN5F8P1s — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) December 11, 2024 BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump has invited China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration, sources say. https://t.co/C9aAMNSDia — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2024 From the New York Post: A spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition team would not confirm or deny the report of Xi’s possible historic appearance at the Jan. 20 inauguration. “World leaders are lining up to meet with President Trump because they know he will soon return to power and restore peace through American strength around the globe,” Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. State Department records dating back to 1874 indicate that no foreign leader has ever attended a presidential inauguration, according to CBS News. Xi, 71, may not be the only world leader that attends the swearing-in ceremony. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom Trump regularly referenced on the campaign trail and met with this week at Mar-a-Lago, is “still considering” whether to attend the 45th president’s second inaugural, according to the outlet.

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We can probably all agree that fashion is subjective. We all have different style preferences and what looks good on one person may not look great on everyone. There are certainly people in this world who are more daring than others when it comes to their wardrobe choices. While we may not always agree with what they choose, it’s hard not to consider them fashion style icons. Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Harry Styles, Beyonce, and Elton John come to mind. Each year, the New York Times names its most stylish people, and this year’s choices are interesting, to say the least. Hearing Chappel Roan, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo made the list, makes sense. But what would you say about The Seine River in France and Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus? Some people think it’s downright crazy, while others enjoy a change. We have to believe the list left some fashionistas feeling snubbed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Times Fashion & Style (@nytstyle) We’ve Seen A Lot Of Moo Deng in 2024 Born in Thailand in July 2024, Moo Deng became a popular internet fodder. Fans loved that she appeared so petite and demure, a sharp contrast to most other hippos. In response to her inclusion on the list, the Times wrote, “She bit. She screamed. She conquered hearts the world over.” Other big names on the list include Daniel Craig, Demi Moore, Christina Applegate, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Ayo Edebiri. Those were the more mainstream choices. Other less conventional additions included Moo Deng, the Seine river, and the New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant. The Time’s Instagram comments weren’t impressed. Someone wrote, “Who put this list together?! You’re fired!” This person agreed, “Are you serious?!!!!!” As did this one, “Is this a joke?” 2024 was a rough year for many people, but Moo Deng proves that we’d all like to be a hippopotamus for Christmas this year. This story’s featured post is by nikkimeel via Shutterstock. The post You Won’t Believe Who Made “The New York Times” List Of “Most Stylish People” appeared first on InspireMore.

Many know Tyler Perry for his famous character, Madea. She’s a no-nonsense granny who tells it like it is. That persona helped make Tyler a superstar. Along with that stardom came a substantial amount of wealth. He’s reportedly a billionaire, but Tyler doesn’t keep the riches all to himself. Instead, he’s incredibly generous with his money and helps those in need. Tyler Perry takes care of many people, including the Turpin children. Those who follow true crime may remember David and Louise Turpin and the 13 children they subjected to horrific abuse. After one of their daughters bravely escaped in 2018 and saved herself and her siblings, they became infamous. Their parents will spend the rest of their lives in jail, leaving their children helpless. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) Tyler Perry Saw A Need And Helped The Turpin Family Tyler isn’t one to toot his own horn about his good deeds. Thankfully, he has good friends like Oprah Winfrey to do that for him. During the Paley Honors Fall Gala in Beverly Hills, California, Tyler was honored for his media achievements, People reported. Oprah decided to give a nod to her friend’s generosity. When the Turpin kids needed help, Tyler Perry jumped right in. “Tyler saw that special, and he reached out, and until this moment, no one has known that Tyler Perry has been taking care of those now almost grown children, making sure they have the financial, the psychological, and the emotional support to grow themselves forward,” Oprah said. She called her friend a “fixer” and a “healer,” in addition to being a renowned entertainer. The Turpin children didn’t know Tyler Perry, and he didn’t know them, but he saw a need and helped. Oprah remarked, “Most of his charity, no one ever sees or hears about. The majority of people watch the news and they think, ‘Oh, what a shame,’ [but] Tyler watches and says, ‘What can I do to make a change?'”  This story’s featured image is by Featureflash Photo Agency via Shutterstock. The post Tyler Perry Has Secretly Been Supporting The Turpin Children For Years appeared first on InspireMore.

We know that the end of the Eras Tour had to have been emotional for Taylor Swift. She’s poured her heart into the best-selling concert tour of all time and left her mark on the music industry. She’s the headliner, the solo performer, but she can’t do it alone. It took dozens of people to make her wildest dreams come true, and they were all impacted profoundly by the experience. Taylor Swift’s long-time bass guitars, Amos Heller, did not let the opportunity pass to thank Tay for taking him along on the most incredible ride. He shared a lengthy message of gratitude on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amos Heller (@amosjheller) Taylor Swift’s Bass Guitarist Has Been With Her For Years. Just as her career began, Amos began playing with Taylor 15 years ago. Amos shared a glimpse into life on tour with Taylor and his words touched many hearts. He wrote in part, “It’s done. No more early lobby calls. No more airports. No more lugging a suitcase and Mono bag up an escalator, through a line, out of baggage claim. No more warming up, no more cooling down. No more looking at my watch 20 times to make sure I don’t miss a call. No more saying goodbye to my family, no more ‘how many sleeps now?’ No more jet lag.” The bass guitarist added a sweet message just for Taylor Swit, “You command so much respect and admiration from everyone who’s fortunate enough to add their effort to yours. Your blend of focus, heart, stamina and joy calls forth the best of everyone around you. Thank you for trusting me with my part of your vision. It was the ride of a lifetime. I love you. Long live.” This fan summed it up nicely, “Congratulations! Beautiful words & heart. Go softly now, enjoy.” This story’s featured image is by Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management. The post Taylor Swift’s Bass Player Pens An Emotional Open Letter As The Famed Eras Tour Comes To An End appeared first on InspireMore.

CNN sunk to a new low as NewsNight fill-in host Audie Cornish implied subway "vigilante" Daniel Penny was no different than Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. "There you also have a victim who somebody determined did not deserve to continue living," as if Penny was an assassin. "Tell me which vigilante action is okay." Attorney Arthur Aidala objected: "Talk to people who ride the subway every day, because I do all the time. I do all the time. I can't find anyone who rides the subway who's unhappy about this verdict."  CNN analyst Scott Jennings also pushed back, sensibly suggesting that Penny was the good guy, and Mangione was the bad guy. "I'm just telling you what I see out in the world today," he said. On ABC's The View, Whoopi Goldberg was furious that Penny's team celebrated his win. “I don't know that seeing them celebrating in a bar made me comfortable, you know? I mean, you killed a guy. The man is dead, and maybe you just -- you take the celebration home.” Whoopi decried the verdict as a “failure on the part of the courts.” Co-host Sunny Hostin lashed out America and questioned the lack of “compassion.” “And so, when you look at that and look at the result of what happened, my question is where is our compassion?! As a society, where is our compassion?!...Where is our compassion as a society?!” These women have no compassion for terrified subway riders in New York. Last year, Hostin literally attacked them on ABC:  "Where was the humanity of anyone that was on that train?! I would have given him money! I would have tried to give him food! I would have tried to help!" As if Sunny the multi-millionaire would feel compelled to ride the subway... On her show, MSNBC host Joy Reid gleefully noted that people on the internet are not angry at the murder, and when she welcomed progressive author and radio host Thom Hartmann, wondered how such reactions could be made in the same country that just elected Donald Trump. For his part, Hartmann declared that the reason why America does not have a socialist healthcare system is because of racism. Enjoy the podcast below, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

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