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Nearly 30 career diplomats are recalled globally, mainly from Africa, amid concerns over morale and a survey showing 98% decline since January, union officials said.
- 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 abruptly ousts 30 Biden-era ambassadors worldwide
Washington was stunned after the administration told dozens of ambassadors to end their terms by late January, despite most being career diplomats; critics said Trump was removing seasoned envoys while 80 posts remain vacant, weakening US global leadership and benefiting Russia and China
Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors
The Trump administration has recalled more than two dozen career diplomats from ambassador positions and other senior posts around the world as it works to enforce adherence with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, current and former U.S. officials said. The directive has infuriated State Department personnel who say it will leave key embassies without critical leadership and may effectively end the careers of many ambassadors who w…
The U.S. government wants diplomats abroad to act according to the motto "America first!". The diplomats from the Biden period are reportedly abruptly recalled.
According to reports by CNN or "Politico", the U.S. government wants to dismiss dozens of diplomats appointed under Joe Biden. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the "America First" agenda must apply in all embassies.
According to media reports, Donald Trump plans a wave of callbacks from diplomats who received their jobs under his predecessor. Those affected report an unusual approach.According to the media, the government of US President Donald Trump calls dozens of diplomats worldwide to embassies appointed under Trump's predecessor Joe Biden. Several media, including "Politico", CNN and "Fox News", reported on the calls to be made in mid-January. Accordin…
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