Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates: Reports
- The U.S. State Department is considering closing 27 embassies and consulates, as indicated in an internal memo obtained by CNN about budget cuts.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that South Sudan's argument regarding emergency travel papers was "legally irrelevant" during a discussion on deportation.
- The Trump administration is planning to reduce the State Department's budget from $54.4 billion in 2025 to $28.4 billion in 2026, as reported by Politico.
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Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies — over half in Africa
While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.
US State Dept. says it continues to assess global posture amid report on possible South Korea consulate closure
The U.S. State Department continues to assess America's global programs and posture, a spokesperson said Thursday, following a report that the Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 over...
Trump may shut down US embassies in Africa
The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa, as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, states that the embassies in the Republic of Congo, […]
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