US EditionTrump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates: Reports
- The Trump administration is considering closing 10 embassies, 17 consulates, and three other diplomatic missions, according to a memo from the Department of State cited by The New York Times.
- The proposed closures would impact regions like Africa and Europe, cutting down critical missions in Somalia and Iraq, according to internal memos.
- Former US officials have called the proposed closings 'unprecedented at this level,' expressing concerns about the impact on diplomatic services, according to The Post.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio's oversight may lead to spending cuts of up to $26 billion on agency operations, as stated by The Post.
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Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies — over half in Africa
While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.
US State Dept. says it continues to assess global posture amid report on possible South Korea consulate closure
The U.S. State Department continues to assess America's global programs and posture, a spokesperson said Thursday, following a report that the Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 over...
In total, almost 10 embassies and 17 consulates, particularly in Europe and Africa, are involved, according to an internal document of the State Department of which the US media CNN has known.
Several positions are closing, but the cuts are not as severe as those in other government departments
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