A federal appeals court rules that Kari Lake, acting in her capacity during the Trump administration, illegally fired Voice of America (VOA) chief Michael Abramowitz. In a unanimous decision, the D.C. Circuit upholds a lower-court ruling and orders that Abramowitz be reinstated to the role.
The case turns on whether Lake had the authority to remove the VOA director without required independent approval. One outlet says the court found the firing did not follow the procedure involving an advisory board, while another describes the panel’s reasoning as part of a broader dispute over the VOA’s governance and independence.
Across coverage, outlets describe the ruling as a setback for the Trump administration and a reaffirmation of limits on how the independent broadcaster’s leadership can be changed. One report also highlights continuing complications for the VOA board’s ability to operate following firings of board members.
