Thomas "Tommy" Pigott Named State Department Spokesperson
Summary
The Department of State announced the appointment of Thomas "Tommy" Pigott as State Department Spokesperson, effective April 24, 2026. Pigott previously served as Principal Deputy Spokesperson since January 2025 and brings nearly a decade of communications experience, including work on President Donald J. Trump's 2024 campaign and at the Republican National Committee. He holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a master's from George Washington University's School of Media & Public Affairs.
“The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Pigott as the State Department Spokesperson.”
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The Department of State announced the appointment of Thomas "Tommy" Pigott as Spokesperson, elevating him from Principal Deputy Spokesperson. Pigott will speak on behalf of the Department under Secretary Marco Rubio's leadership and advance the President's foreign policy through media engagements worldwide.
This appointment primarily affects the Department's Bureau of Global Public Affairs and its media engagement operations. External parties are not subject to any new compliance obligations as a result of this personnel change. Communications professionals and political observers tracking the Department's messaging direction may wish to monitor Pigott's public statements going forward.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Department of State Announces Appointment of Thomas “Tommy” Pigott as State Department Spokesperson
Department of State Announces Appointment of Thomas “Tommy” Pigott as State Department Spokesperson
Media Note
April 24, 2026
The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Pigott as the State Department Spokesperson.
As Spokesperson, Pigott will speak directly to audiences in the United States and around the world on how, under the leadership of Secretary Marco Rubio, the State Department is advancing President Trump’s foreign policy. He will spearhead engagements with the Department’s press corps and broader media; and provide strategic input on communications and messaging.
Pigott joined the Department and the Trump administration in January 2025, serving as Principal Deputy Spokesperson. He has almost a decade of communications experience, previously having worked on President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign and at the Republican National Committee.
Hailing from New Jersey, Pigott earned a bachelor’s degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and a master’s degree from the George Washington University’s School of Media & Public Affairs.
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