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A senior official in the Trump State Department, Darren Beattie, has come under fire for repeatedly advocating mass sterilization of those he deems “low-IQ trash.”
Beattie, who was recently appointed as acting undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has a history of making inflammatory and discriminatory remarks, raising concerns about his role in shaping American foreign policy.
Beattie previously served as a speechwriter for Trump but was dismissed in 2018 after attending a conference linked to white nationalists. Despite his controversial past, he has returned to a high-ranking government position, now responsible for representing the U.S. on the global stage.
His extreme views on population control have surfaced multiple times on social media. In May 2024, he posted on X: “Population control? If only!” He further argued that “higher quality humans are subsidizing the fertility of lower quality humans,” calling it the “foundational reality of social and political life in the post-war West.”
In January 2023, Beattie wrote about sterilization, suggesting that it should be incentivized: “The hierarchy of taboos is interesting. The horrific practice of 2nd trimester abortion is legal in some places and well within Overton window of public discourse. But idea of offering feral populations financial incentives for voluntary sterilization is completely taboo.”
His remarks have gone beyond theoretical discussions, often targeting specific racial and social groups. In October 2023, he responded to a video showing a predominantly Black neighborhood in Atlanta by writing: “When a population gets feral, a little snip snip keeps things in control. Could offer incentives (Air Jordans, etc.).”
Beattie has also linked his stance on sterilization to broader policies regarding social structure. In May last year, he argued: “Pay smart people to have more kids, disincentivize stupid people from having kids. So simple but molds destiny on deep intergenerational level.”
In January 2023, he dismissed concerns about population control conspiracies, writing: “Where do these population reduction conspiracies come from? All I see is trash multiplying.”
His views extend beyond sterilization to support for authoritarian policies on crime. In May 2023, he posted: “It’s not politically correct to say, but low-IQ, low-impulse control populations lack higher reasoning and moral faculties—they require strict corporal punishment and threat of violence to function properly within a society. Instead of anarcho-tyranny, we need Singapore for the dumb and violent, and Sweden for the more elevated.”
Beattie’s rhetoric has also included hostility toward migrants. In September 2023, he commented on African migrants rioting in Israel, stating: “The Israeli government could literally just round them up and drop them in the ocean. Let the ‘human rights groups’ whine... drop them in the ocean too!”
His appointment by Rubio has sparked significant backlash, particularly given Rubio’s own past criticism of population control measures. As a senator, Rubio condemned China’s former one-child policy as a “grotesque violation of basic human rights.”
His recent confirmation as Secretary of State came with a pledge to uphold America’s democratic values. “All men are created equal because our rights come from God our Creator,” Rubio told State Department employees last month—words that starkly contrast with Beattie’s repeated assertions that some people are inherently superior to others.
Despite Beattie’s history of inflammatory statements, the Trump administration defended his appointment, emphasizing that he was chosen by the Trump transition team.
Rubio has since stated that Beattie’s primary focus would be on fighting censorship, though critics argue that his past comments indicate a far more dangerous ideology at play.
Beattie’s views, particularly those regarding race and population control, have drawn condemnation from civil rights organizations and political figures across the spectrum.
His repeated suggestions that certain populations should be subjected to forced sterilization or authoritarian governance have been widely denounced as extremist.
His remarks regarding race and social structure have also fueled concerns about how his role at the State Department could impact U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy.
As a senior official in charge of public diplomacy, Beattie is responsible for shaping America’s international messaging and reputation. His history of inflammatory and racist rhetoric raises questions about how he will handle diplomatic relations with diverse nations and communities.
Many observers view his appointment as part of a broader trend within the Trump administration, which has frequently elevated figures with controversial backgrounds.
Beattie’s past affiliations and statements align with an ideology that prioritizes authoritarian governance and eugenicist views, both of which have been widely rejected in modern political discourse.
Despite the criticism, the administration has shown no signs of reconsidering his appointment. Beattie remains in his role, reinforcing concerns about the direction of U.S. public diplomacy under Trump’s leadership.
His history of advocating for sterilization, authoritarian crime policies, and racial hierarchies stands in direct contradiction to the values of equality and human rights that the U.S. has long promoted on the global stage.
As outrage over Beattie’s statements continues to grow, pressure is mounting on Rubio and the Trump administration to clarify their stance on his rhetoric. Whether they will take action against him or continue to stand by his appointment remains to be seen.
