The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has announced a significant overhaul of the State Department to align with the Trump administration’s “America First” mandate. The plan involves reducing staff in the U.S. by 15% and closing and consolidating over 100 bureaus worldwide in an effort to streamline operations and put America first in the 21st century. The reorganization will not lead to immediate dismissals but aims to empower talented diplomats and increase efficiency within the department.
Some bureaus expected to be cut include the Office of Global Women’s Issues and diversity and inclusion efforts. The plan also eliminates the office for civilian security, democracy, and human rights under the undersecretary. Major changes are expected, but they are less drastic than an alleged leaked document circulating over the weekend.
U.S. embassies may be impacted by the plan, with concerns raised about shrinking American diplomatic capacity and influence abroad. The reorganization follows a proposed drastic budget cut for the State Department by almost 50%, which also includes eliminating funding for the United Nations and NATO headquarters.
Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed initial approval of the plan, while Democrats have criticized it as an attempt to weaken American influence on the global stage. The reorganization aligns with broader efforts across agencies, including the defunding of “soft power” institutions like Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. The administration believes these changes will modernize and strengthen U.S. foreign policy in the current geopolitical landscape.
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