George Foote

George Foote

lawyer United States

George Foote is a former counsel to the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) who became involved in legal action against the Trump administration's efforts to dismiss top officials at the organization. Following mass firings at USIP, Foote is pursuing litigation in the DC District Court to challenge the legality of the terminations and to advocate for the importance of the institute's role in promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
103,116
Power
6,546$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 103,084 $21,000,000 6,540$
Liechtenstein 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 38,137 32 $6,900 6$
Totals 2 331,040,788 103,116 $21,006,900 6,546$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: George Foote, a former lawyer for the institute who helped bring the lawsuit, lauded the judge’s decision. 8

The New York Times: Trump Administration Takeover of Institute of Peace Illegal, Judge Rules

United Kingdom United Kingdom: George Foote, a former institute lawyer fired this month, is with one of the firms providing counsel in the current lawsuit. 5

The Guardian: Most employees at US Institute of Peace mass-fired via late-night email | Trump administration

United States United States: George Foote, who was counsel to the US Institute of Peace until he was dismissed by DOGE, is now involved in litigation. 7

CNN: Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings