Pete Marocco

Pete Marocco

politician United States

Pete Marocco is an American government official who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the head of the Foreign Assistance Bureau at the Department of State. He became prominent in early 2017 when he expressed anger over a $153 million expenditure by USAID that he deemed unusual, especially in light of President Trump's order to freeze foreign aid. Marocco's actions were part of a broader effort to scrutinize and potentially dismantle USAID, reflecting the administration's stance on reducing government spending.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
131,874
Power
8,367$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 131,874 $21,000,000 8,367$
Totals 1 331,002,651 131,874 $21,000,000 8,367$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Pete Marocco, deputy administrator-designate at USAID, attended a meeting with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. 5

Fox News: Trump admin asks SCOTUS to continue freeze on billions in USAID payments

United States United States: Pete Marocco oversaw the dismantling of USAID and was known for his conservative views and skepticism of foreign aid. 3

Fox News: Key Trump official who dismantled USAID projects leaves State Department

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pete Marocco, the Trump administration official who played a major role in dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has left the state department. 6

The Guardian: Trump official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves US state department | Trump administration

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pete Marocco is the acting administrator of USAid who was involved in the agency's dismantling. 5

The Guardian: Musk and Doge’s USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules | Trump administration

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pete Marocco was delegated authority to determine the continuation of specific aid programs. 4

The Guardian: US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order | US foreign policy