Darren Beattie has been appointed as the acting president of the U.S. Institute of Peace, which has faced challenges under the Trump administration. Beattie, previously a speechwriter and under secretary at the State Department, has a controversial background, including associations with white nationalists and inflammatory social media posts. His appointment signals ongoing efforts to restructure the institute, which focuses on conflict resolution and is funded by Congress. The board, which includes notable figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, supports advancing the America First agenda.
Darren Beattie, recently appointed acting president of the U.S. Institute of Peace, has a history of incendiary remarks and was previously dismissed from a speechwriting role.
Beattie's appointment is viewed as a continuation of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Institute of Peace, which promotes conflict resolution globally.
A State Department official confirmed Beattie's new role, indicating that the board includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
The U.S. Institute of Peace has faced turmoil since Trump's presidency, aiming to reduce the size of federal government and eliminate independent agencies.
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