Thomas Pigott
Costa Ricagovernment officialMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Thomas Pigott is the principal deputy spokesman for the U.S. State Department, known for his role in articulating the department's positions on various international issues, including immigration and travel policies. Recently, he was in the news discussing the implications of President Trump's travel ban on international sporting events, particularly regarding whether fans from affected nations would be able to attend the World Cup and Olympics in the United States.
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Thomas Pigott, a spokesperson for the State Department, commented on the Iranian regime's money laundering activities.
Estados Unidos sanciona a seis entidades y una persona por facilitar blanqueo de fondos con criptomonedas en IránCosta Rica· 2026-08-10US State Department spokesman Thomas Pigott stated that China is doing the opposite of preventing nuclear proliferation.
Australia, US criticise Beijing over lack of notice for ICBM launch into Pacific
Australia· 2026-07-07
Thomas Pigott, a U.S. Department of State spokesperson, described the network as one that enables ISIS to move money across borders.
US Blacklists Nigerian, Firms Over ISIS Funding
Nigeria· 2026-06-24
State Department spokesman Thomas Pigott did not answer questions about what Witkoff meant by 'alternative options'.
France to recognise Palestine as a stateAustralia· 2025-07-24
State Department principal deputy spokesman Thomas Pigott demurred when asked about exemptions for fans from Iran and other affected nations.
Trump’s travel ban allows athletes from affected nations into US for the World Cup and Olympics. Fans may be stuck at home
United States· 2025-06-07
