Peter Marocco assigned as head of Inter-American Foundation after White House fires president and CEO

Summary

The White House appointed Peter Marocco, a Trump loyalist, as head of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), removing its president and board in an effort to cut foreign aid.

Staff were placed on leave, and grants were canceled. Marocco and Elon Musk’s DOGE assumed control, despite legal challenges from Congress and agency leadership.

Democrats condemned the move as unlawful, arguing only Congress can dismantle the IAF.

The IAF website was taken offline as opposition to the takeover grew.

  • @disguy_ovahea
    12•1 day ago

    Totally insane. Obvious ethical issues aside, aid is a large component of the US economy. JFK knew this when he created USAID. This will only add to the growing list of reasons that developed nations should abandon the US Dollar.