State Department to Begin Mass Firings | JQJO

The State Department will soon begin firing up to 1,873 employees as part of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's reorganization plan, following a Supreme Court ruling. The cuts, impacting over 300 offices, have demoralized staff. Opponents argue the firings are detrimental at a time of global instability. While the department claims the plan focuses on functions, not individuals, critics worry about the impact on experienced diplomats and recruitment. No overseas post cuts are currently planned.