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Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia Stepping Down

Barbaccia’s departure comes after nearly 18 months leading the Trump administration's federal IT, AI, and digital service modernization efforts

By Homeland Security Today

July 8, 2026

Greg Barbaccia is stepping down as the federal chief information officer (CIO) and chief AI officer (CAIO), an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) spokesperson confirmed to MeriTalk.

Barbaccia’s last day will be August 31. He first joined the Trump administration as the federal CIO in January 2025.

“Greg has done an excellent job as Federal CIO and Chief AI Officer. He will certainly be missed when his time here comes to an end,” an OMB spokesman said in a statement.

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