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Lake's transition from journalism to politics was catalyzed by calls from the community, urging her to run for office. However, she quickly learned that entering the political sphere would mean facing significant scrutiny. During her gubernatorial campaign, she noted that she experienced relentless negative press coverage, a situation she finds indicative of a broader trend in media treatment of conservative figures.
Despite the challenges, Lake remains determined to change the narrative at VOA, advocating for what she believes to be true and fair reporting. She distinguishes her role as director from that of a journalist, promising not to express bias but rather to oversee fair journalism practices within the organization.