Top Trump Official Exits State Department

Washington, D.C. — In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through the foreign aid establishment, Peter Marocco, a senior official in the Trump administration, has exited the U.S. State Department after successfully leading the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — a government agency long criticized for wasteful spending and lack of oversight.

“Pete was brought to the State Department with one mission: follow the money,” said a State Department spokesperson. “He exposed shocking abuses of U.S. taxpayer dollars and made history by holding foreign aid spending accountable. His work will have a lasting legacy.”

The Wall Street Journal first reported Marocco’s departure, marking the end of a major chapter in President Trump’s effort to drain the swamp and stop billions in taxpayer money from flowing overseas without proper scrutiny. Under Trump’s leadership, USAID’s operations were systematically reviewed, with many of its functions reassigned to the State Department to streamline foreign aid and eliminate duplication.

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Marocco’s departure comes amid fierce criticism from Democrats, who have long defended USAID’s unchecked spending. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) accused the Trump administration of “jeopardizing U.S. credibility” and “depriving millions of aid,” despite ongoing concerns about where that money was really going.

But conservative watchdogs argue the truth is simple: America’s foreign aid budget had become a bloated, unaccountable mess, funding projects that had little benefit for hardworking American families.

“USAID was never designed to serve America First. It became a slush fund for globalist pet projects,” said one GOP insider familiar with the agency’s restructuring.

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As part of the final phase of the transition, USAID’s remaining roles are now being fully absorbed by the State Department, according to officials. Jeremy Lewin, a former USAID advisor, confirmed the realignment was consistent with federal law and backed by Secretary Marco Rubio.

“The era of reckless foreign giveaways is over,” Lewin stated. “The Trump administration is focused on responsible spending, national priorities, and protecting American interests first.”

This bold restructuring move is yet another sign of President Trump’s ongoing fight against bloated government, ensuring that every dollar spent abroad is reviewed, justified, and aligned with American values.