Tommy Pigott

The official account of @StateDept’s Spokesperson serving under the leadership of the 72nd Secretary of State @SecRubio and @POTUS Trump.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

Honored to be officially named the State Department Spokesperson. Under the leadership of @SecRubio, I will continue to give you the latest updates on how the State Department is advancing President Trump's America First foreign policy.

New handle, same mission. 🇺🇸

[Freedom 250 @Freedom250]

Celebrate Independence Day with Freedom 250's "Salute to America" on the National Mall. Join President Donald J. Trump for a spectacular tribute to America's 250th anniversary.

National Mall, Washington, D.C.
Saturday, July 4, 2026

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

“It has been a whole-of-government approach.”

Deputy Spokesperson Houston addresses the U.S. response to the earthquakes in Venezuela.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

Read more: https://t.co/IEAaImaBvq

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

In line with the Trump Administration’s commitment to dismantling terrorist organizations and Making America Safe Again, the U.S. is sanctioning two Mexican nationals and nine entities involved in fuel theft linked to Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.

[Department of State @StateDept]

.@ASDylanJohnson: "This has been the quickest response of the U.S. Government and the largest scale of response in modern time."

[Department of State @StateDept]

Answering the call when it matters most.

@MiamiDadeFire is on the ground in Venezuela, demonstrating the dedication and professionalism that define America's emergency responders.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

“Associated Press journalists Juan Pablo Arraez and Matías Delacroix were among the throng of people who witnessed the rescue.

On Sunday, Arraez said they were scouring the La Guaira region ‘trying to see if we can see any miracles’ when they found the U.S. rescue teams and local civilians calmly working to pull the father and son out of the building.”
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[Department of State @StateDept]

The mission continues. Our teams remain on the ground in Venezuela, working tirelessly to support rescue efforts and save lives. @VATF1 @LACOFD @MiamiDadeFire @GEMmissions

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

Update on the Trump Administration’s Robust and Rapid Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
https://t.co/mffbyTAxjO

[VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue @VATF1]

Working through the night and into today, members of USA-01 conducted rescue operations at two separate collapsed structures, bringing three more survivors to safety.

@StateDept @usembassyve @ffxfirerescue

[Department of State @StateDept]

The brave and tireless work of American search and rescue teams continues. Today, @VATF1 saved three more lives from collapsed residential buildings in Venezuela. We couldn't be prouder.

[Department of State @StateDept]

For 250 years, the American flag has flown as an enduring banner of courage, sacrifice, and freedom.

Today, we’re proud to put Old Glory on full display at the State Department in Washington as we celebrate 250 years of America. 🇺🇸

[Department of State @StateDept]

Against impossible odds, hope endures. 🇺🇸

American search and rescue teams rescued an infant from beneath the rubble following the earthquake in Venezuela. Every life saved is a victory.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

By bringing international disaster response programs under the State Department, the U.S. government is able to respond more rapidly and more effectively to disasters. After the earthquakes in Venezuela, the U.S. immediately mobilized, activating urban search and rescue teams and the delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies.

[Department of State @StateDept]

“With the addition of Miami personnel, the United States now has nearly 250 specialized civilian rescuers operating in Venezuela.” | @MiamiHerald https://t.co/S5kWiebPsG

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

The U.S. immediately mobilized urban search and rescue teams, activated $150 million in assistance, and is delivering humanitarian and medical supplies to save lives and address urgent needs in Venezuela.

[Department of State @StateDept]

The United States’ response to earthquakes in Venezuela is big, fast, effective, and ongoing.

🇺🇸 🤝 🇻🇪

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

In response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the United States quickly stood up a specialized task force to coordinate the rapid and robust delivery of assistance and to help American citizens who may be affected.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

The trilateral framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel outlines a clear path to ending the cycle of conflict.

No one is downplaying the hard work ahead, but this is a historic step towards peace and prosperity.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

We have seen a rapid and robust mobilization of our whole-of-government response to the crisis in Venezuela.  We've sent personnel and equipment, are coordinating on the ground with our partners, and have activated $150 million in assistance.