Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
The Trump administration is removing numerous career ambassadors from their posts abroad, marking the latest shake-up of the US State Department and diplomatic corps.
At least two dozen senior diplomats have received notice that they must leave their roles next month, sources said. They were appointed to ambassadorships around the world during the Biden administration, but are career diplomats, meaning they have served for years in the foreign service under presidents of both parties.
Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president, but their tenures in each diplomatic mission usually last three or four years. Political appointee ambassadors typically leave their roles at a change of administration.s
Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
The Harry S. Truman Federal Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of State, stand on October 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Harry S Truman Federal Building was built in 1941 and has housed the office of the Secretary of State since 1947.
The Trump administration is removing numerous career ambassadors from their posts abroad, marking the latest shake-up of the US State Department and diplomatic corps.
At least two dozen senior diplomats have received notice that they must leave their roles next month, sources said. They were appointed to ambassadorships around the world during the Biden administration, but are career diplomats, meaning they have served for years in the foreign service under presidents of both parties.
Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president, but their tenures in each diplomatic mission usually last three or four years. Political appointee ambassadors typically leave their roles at a change of administration.
A senior State Department official described the recall of the ambassadors as “a standard process in any administration.”
“An ambassador is a personal representative of the President, and it is the President’s right to ensure that he has individuals in these countries who advance the America First agenda,” they said.
The official did not confirm the number of career ambassadors being recalled or the locations where they served. Politico first reported on the removal of the career diplomats.
However, former diplomats described the situation as unprecedented.have been directed to vacate their posts by January 15 or 16.”
“According to our sources, no explanation was given for these recalls,” its statement said.l
