Kristian Rouz is a media personality and reporter primarily known for his work with the One America News Network (OAN). He gained significant public attention in 2019 following an investigative report by The Daily Beast, which revealed that while serving as a full-time U.S. politics reporter for OAN, Rouz was simultaneously a paid contributor for Sputnik News, a Russian state-owned news agency. This dual employment led to allegations of Russian influence and became a central point of contention in a high-profile defamation lawsuit filed by OAN's parent company, Herring Networks, against MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, who had characterized OAN as 'literally' paid Russian propaganda based on Rouz's ties. Rouz's reporting has been frequently criticized by media watchdogs for promoting fringe conspiracy theories and nationalist narratives, including claims that George Soros collaborated with Nazis, allegations that the Clinton family funded Antifa, and segments suggesting a globalist conspiracy involving Bill Gates and Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the controversy, Rouz continued to produce content for OAN, focusing on international relations and American domestic politics from a staunchly pro-Trump and anti-establishment perspective.