Shockwaves at USAID: Trump's Cuts, Musk's Influence, and a Swift Reversal

A Trump-appointed official who played a significant role in the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Pete Marocco, has left the State Department. This departure follows a period of substantial changes under the Trump administration, influenced by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to cut wasteful spending. Marocco was brought in to conduct a review of foreign assistance spending and expose abuses. While one official lauded his work, Democratic Senator Brian Schatz described his tenure as bringing "chaos to USAID" and dismantling long-standing foreign policy, potentially depriving millions of life-saving aid and jeopardizing U.S. credibility. Sources suggest Marocco may have been pushed out. Despite holding discussions on the future of foreign assistance as recently as April 10, his exit raises questions about the lasting impact of his actions. Notably, the Trump administration, which claimed USAID was rife with fraud, also moved to reinstate some previously canceled foreign aid programs, highlighting the rapid and disruptive nature of the cuts
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Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/13/usaid-trump-official-state-department/83076227007/
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