President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating the closure of several US consulates abroad as part of a strategy to downsize the State Department. Poltico's report indicates that four consulates in France—Rennes, Lyon, Strasbourg, and Bordeaux—might be affected, with Marseille remaining as the only operational consulate aside from the Paris embassy. This move has sparked concerns, particularly from local officials in Strasbourg, who argue it undermines the city's significance in Europe and limits services provided to Americans living abroad. The State Department emphasizes evaluating its global operations without confirming specific closures.
The US government is considering closing multiple consulates abroad, including four in France, aiming to reduce the size of the State Department.
Closing these consulates would leave only the embassy in Paris and the consulate in Marseille, raising concerns about American services abroad.
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