Trump Admin Shuts Down State Department Expert Program | JQJO

The State Department has quietly shut down its analytic outreach program, which connected government analysts with outside experts. This closure, part of a wider reorganization under Marco Rubio, eliminates a key mechanism for incorporating external expertise into government analysis. The program's final event was held on May 22nd. The decision reflects the Trump administration's broader disengagement from the academic and research community and its targeting of programs deemed not aligned with presidential priorities. The program's officer expressed devastation at the closure, highlighting its significant growth and demand.