Rubio Denies Trump Plan to Dismantle Foreign Service and Embassies

Rubio stands firm against claims that Trump will politicize the Foreign Service or cut embassies, labeling a leaked draft executive order as "fake news." While some fear restructuring could undermine U.S. diplomacy, officials assure that core functions will remain intact. The future of our diplomatic efforts is at stake—let's stay informed!
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Overview:
• Rubio denies that Trump will politicize the Foreign Service or significantly cut embassies, calling a leaked draft executive order "fake news."
• The draft order proposed major reorganization efforts, including eliminating offices related to climate, science, public diplomacy, and human rights, and replacing the Africa bureau with a direct-reporting Special Envoy Office.
• It also suggested restructuring the Foreign Service into regional specialists, requiring employees to align with the president’s foreign policy vision, and offering buyouts to thousands of staff members.
• State Department officials and Rubio emphasize that the leaked document is a hoax, and the department plans to implement a reorganization without compromising the career diplomatic corps or its core functions.
• Critics and Foreign Service officers warn that such restructuring could demoralize staff and weaken U.S. diplomatic efforts, especially in countering disinformation and maintaining global influence.

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