Pete Marocco, previously a deputy at USAID under the Trump administration, has been appointed to oversee foreign assistance at the State Department, marking a significant move by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to exert control over the agency. This shift follows a drastic reduction in USAID contracts, previously overseen by Marocco and DOGE. However, a federal judge ruled that DOGE's actions lack constitutional authority, restricting further cuts and raising questions about the legitimacy of their influence amid ongoing legal challenges from USAID employees and contractors.
A federal judge ruled that Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency lack constitutional authority for their efforts to dismantle USAID, blocking further agency cuts.
The appointment of Pete Marocco as head of foreign assistance and Jeremy Lewin as deputy administrator demonstrate DOGE's direct influence over USAID's operations.
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