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Trump Breaking U.S. Diplomacy? State Department Vacancies, Marco Rubio & Foreign Policy Crisis

Trump Breaking U.S. Diplomacy? State Department Vacancies, Marco Rubio & Foreign Policy Crisis

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President Donald Trump promised to reform American diplomacy but insiders say he’s breaking it instead. eight months into Trump’s second term, over half of U.S. ambassadorships remain vacant, top State Department positions are filled by acting officials with little experience, and career diplomats report being sidelined under new “fidelity” rules In this episode of The Politiker Podcast, we investigate: The unusually high number of vacant U.S. ambassador roles Marco Rubio’s role as Secretary of State and his controversial restructuring of the department claims of fear, surveillance, and loyalty tests inside U.S. embassies The long-term risks to america’s alliances, global influence, and foreign policy credibility former diplomats, State Department officials, and policy experts provide insight into whether Trump’s approach is strengthening america’s position or undermining it.

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