The Trump administration has ordered the recall of at least two dozen career US ambassadors from overseas posts, marking another step in reshaping the State Department.
The diplomats were appointed during the Biden administration but are long-serving foreign service officers who have worked under presidents from both parties. They were told to leave their posts by mid-January.
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State Department officials described the move as standard practice, noting that ambassadors serve at the president’s discretion and must reflect his America First agenda.
The American Foreign Service Association said no formal explanations were given and warned the recalls could harm morale and signal instability to US allies. Most affected diplomats are stationed in Africa, with others serving in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The move follows broader changes led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Earlier this year, more than 1,300 State Department employees lost their jobs. Rubio said the reforms empower diplomats and better align the department with US priorities.
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