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2025-04-14 Home Front: Politix

Pete Marocco, Trump official who oversaw dismantling of USAID, abruptly leaves State Department role

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Posted by Frank G 2025-04-14 09:15|| || Front Page|| [10331 views ] Top

#1 I think the British term is that he found himself in surplus to requirements.

Posted by Super Hose 2025-04-14 09:52|| 2025-04-14 09:52|| Front Page Top

#2 I truly appreciate his efforts in cutting one of the most corrupt and subversive government agencies in America. Its too bad be got in front of his leadership, must be more to the story, Trump does not normally fire good soldiers. I hope his retirement goes well.

Posted by 49 Pan 2025-04-14 11:26|| 2025-04-14 11:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Or perhaps this makes him available for another assignment.

The Wall Street Journal is not a friend of President Trump. It’s quite possible they have a different interpretation of events than the participants.

Tl;dr: 48 Hour Rule and a large grain of salt.

Posted by trailing wife 2025-04-14 18:20|| 2025-04-14 18:20|| Front Page Top

#4 Good call TW.

Posted by 49 Pan 2025-04-14 18:42|| 2025-04-14 18:42|| Front Page Top

#5 The BATFE still doesn’t have a permanent appointee to close them down

Posted by Gloluns Turkeyneck4904 2025-04-14 18:47|| 2025-04-14 18:47|| Front Page Top

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