Pete Marocco, a key figure in the administration of United States President Donald Trump who directed the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has departed from the State Department. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, his exit was not voluntary.

An unnamed senior official stated that Marocco “conducted that historic task and exposed egregious abuses of taxpayer dollars.” The source expressed confidence in Marocco’s future, saying, “We all expect big things are in store for Pete on his next mission.”

Marocco's departure reportedly stemmed from internal disagreements with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who currently leads the department. The nature of their dispute has not been publicly disclosed.

While Marocco himself did not issue any comments regarding the report, his role in managing the shutdown of USAID was seen as a significant move within the Trump administration, aiming to realign foreign aid strategies and address alleged financial mismanagement within the agency.

The development comes at a time of broader restructuring efforts within the State Department, reflecting shifting priorities under President Trump’s leadership. Marocco’s future endeavors remain undisclosed, though officials suggest his career trajectory remains promising.