Trump Administration Fires Over 1,350 State Dept Employees
Trump Administration Fires Over 1,350 State Dept Employees

Trump Administration Fires Over 1,350 State Dept Employees

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President Trump has ordered the dismissal of over 1,350 employees from the U.S. State Department as part of a sweeping restructuring to streamline foreign policy operations and reduce what Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes as a "bloated bureaucracy." The cuts affect 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers with domestic assignments, with some foreign service officers placed on administrative leave before formal separation. While the administration argues this reorganization will enhance efficiency and focus on core diplomatic priorities by eliminating redundant and non-essential roles, critics warn that these layoffs risk weakening U.S. global leadership, particularly in areas like human rights promotion, conflict monitoring, and humanitarian assistance during a period of global instability. The American Foreign Service Association and other critics have labeled the reductions a "catastrophic blow" to U.S. diplomacy, emphasizing the potential loss of expertise and institutional memory. Rubio maintains that the restructuring is not about getting rid of people but about adapting the department’s functions to current geopolitical needs, although some key offices related to democracy and human rights have been eliminated, sparking controversy.

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