US EditionTrump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
- Last week, the Trump administration recalled nearly 30 career diplomats, notifying chiefs of mission their tenures would end in January, Politico reported.
- The administration says it needs ambassadors who advance the `America First` agenda, reshaping U.S. diplomacy by recalling nearly 30 career Foreign Service diplomats, a departure from customary practice.
- Last week, notices targeted diplomatic posts across Africa, Asia and Europe, with recalls from 13 African countries including Nigeria, six Asian countries including the Philippines, and several European, Middle Eastern, South and Central Asian, and Western Hemisphere posts.
- Recalled diplomats will not lose their Foreign Service positions and may accept other assignments in Washington, while the U.S. State Department defended the recalls as a routine process and lawmakers with the American Foreign Service Association voiced concern over U.S. diplomatic standing.
- The recall is part of a broader shake-up under President Donald Trump, with about 80 vacant ambassadorships, while critics said removing Biden administration appointees risks ceding influence to China and Russia.
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Trump Administration Recalls Biden-Era Ambassadors From 29 Countries
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the US diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of Trump's "America First" priorities.
The United States recalled ambassadors from 29 countries: EADaily
EADaily, December 22nd, 2025. As part of the reform of the US diplomatic policy abroad, the administration of US President Donald Trump recalled about 30 diplomats from the posts of ambassadors. This was reported on December 22 by the Associated Press, citing State Department officials.
Trump brings in major diplomatic shake-up, recalls nearly 30 diplomats worldwide — Which countries will it impact?
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 diplomats from senior embassy positions to align with the America First agenda. The State Department calls this move to reshape US diplomacy a standard personnel process in any administration.
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MathrubhumiDonald Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
Under US law, ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president and are often replaced when administrations change, although they typically remain in their posts for three to four years.
Trump Administration Shakes Up US Diplomatic Corps
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy posts to align with its 'America First' priorities. Ambassadors from 29 countries, mainly appointed during Biden's tenure, will return to Washington, affecting numerous regions worldwide, with Africa seeing the most changes.
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