Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial position Trump Administration's Diplomatic Purge: A Comprehensive Analysis The Latest Wave of Removals The Trump administration has initiated an unprecedented recall of nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions, marking the second major shake-up of U.S. diplomatic personnel since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025. These career Foreign Service officers received notifications in late December 2025 that their tenures would end in January 2026, despite the traditional practice of ambassadors serving three to four years at their posts. This action represents a significant departure from standard diplomatic transitions. While ambassadors technically serve at the pleasure of the president, the mass removal of career diplomats—as opposed to political appointees—signals a more aggressive approach to reshaping America's diplomatic corps to align with the administration's "Am...