Trump's Foreign Policy Revamp: Executive Directive Shakes Up U.S. Foreign Service

President Donald Trump issues an executive order mandating reforms in the U.S. Foreign Service to ensure alignment with his 'America First' agenda. The directive emphasizes loyalty, with potential disciplinary actions for non-compliance, and assigns Secretary of State Marco Rubio to oversee the changes.

In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order commanding the overhaul of the foreign service under the guidance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The directive aims to enforce strict adherence to Trump's 'America First' foreign policy strategy.

This executive order comes amid broader upheaval at the U.S. Agency for International Development. As part of aligning with Trump's policies, personnel who are seen as disloyal face potential dismissal. Trump's directive states that failure to follow the president's agenda warrants professional discipline, potentially leading to termination.

The reformation plan involves changes in recruitment, performance, and evaluation standards to ensure a dedicated workforce. Additionally, the Foreign Service Institute programs and Foreign Affairs Manual could see significant revisions. Notably, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed the role of acting administrator of USAID after a sweeping freeze on U.S. foreign aid aligned with Trump's policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)