Afghanistan, July 12 -- President Trump ordered the dismissal of over 1,350 employees from the U.S. State Department, marking a major shake-up in diplomatic staffing.
The U.S. Department of State has begun dismissing over 1,350 staff members as part of an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic institutions. This move marks one of the largest restructurings in recent history aimed at streamlining foreign policy operations.
According to Reuters on Friday, July 11, the cuts affect 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service staff working within the United States. The report cites internal documents and senior officials familiar with the matter.
A senior State Department official stated that the total reduction, including volunta...