Diplomatic Shakeup: Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 30 Senior Diplomats

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 senior diplomats to align embassy operations with its 'America First' agenda, a move criticized for potentially weakening U.S. credibility abroad. Critics argue it compromises U.S. leadership while the State Department maintains this is a routine process.

The Trump administration has initiated the recall of nearly 30 senior diplomatic officials to ensure embassies fall in line with its 'America First' priorities, sparking criticism about weakening U.S. credibility on the international stage.

A senior State Department official, insisting on anonymity, described the recalls as a 'standard process' seen in any administration. However, opponents argue that the President is sidelining career diplomats and undermining traditional non-partisan foreign service pathways.

Amidst concerns raised by the American Foreign Service Association, official channels have yet to comment, leaving diplomats facing abrupt transitions, which critics argue leads to diminished morale and effectiveness at the embassies abroad.

(With inputs from agencies.)