State Department Leak Reveals Plan to Restructure Diplomacy
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A leaked draft executive order aimed at restructuring the State Department, potentially eliminating the career diplomatic corps and drastically reducing embassy staffing, has been dismissed as "fake news" by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The document, reportedly originating from a former official, proposed sweeping changes including new hiring criteria prioritizing alignment with the president's foreign policy, the closure of numerous bureaus, and buyouts for thousands of employees. While the State Department denies its authenticity, the leak has reportedly demoralized staff and raised concerns about the future of US diplomacy.
A leaked draft executive order aimed at restructuring the State Department, potentially eliminating the career diplomatic corps and drastically reducing embassy staffing, has been dismissed as "fake news" by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The document, reportedly originating from a former official, proposed sweeping changes including new hiring criteria prioritizing alignment with the president's foreign policy, the closure of numerous bureaus, and buyouts for thousands of employees. While the State Department denies its authenticity, the leak has reportedly demoralized staff and raised concerns about the future of US diplomacy.
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