US embassies told to prepare for staff cuts as Trump overhauls diplomatic corps: sources
The Trump administration has reportedly instructed US embassies globally to prepare for staff reductions. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the former president to restructure the US diplomatic corps, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Embassies were asked to explore the possibility of cutting both US and locally-employed staff by 10% each, with workforce lists due to the State Department. Separately, around 60 contractors in the State Department's bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor have been terminated recently, raising concerns about further cuts in other departments. The State Department has declined to comment on internal personnel matters.
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The Trump administration has reportedly instructed US embassies globally to prepare for staff reductions. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the former president to restructure the US diplomatic corps, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Embassies were asked to explore the possibility of cutting both US and locally-employed staff by 10% each, with workforce lists due to the State Department. Separately, around 60 contractors in the State Department's bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor have been terminated recently, raising concerns about further cuts in other departments. The State Department has declined to comment on internal personnel matters.
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