The State Department announced plans for a substantial reorganization, proposing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs and close 132 international bureaus as part of an 'America First' strategy advocated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The overall number of diplomatic outposts will decrease from 734 to 602, with another 137 offices subject to relocation or closure. Rubio emphasized the need to address bureaucratic inefficiencies that hinder U.S. foreign policy, and the cuts come alongside discussions of potential significant budget reductions related to U.N. and NATO funding, sparking debate about the future of American diplomacy.
The State Department plans to cut around 2,000 jobs and close 132 international bureaus to reshape the agency under an 'America First' strategy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled that the reorganization aims to address bureaucratic inefficiencies that hinder effective foreign policy execution.
A domestic staff reduction of 15% will accompany the closure of approximately 132 foreign offices, marking a significant realignment of the Department's resources.
The proposed budget cuts have raised concerns about funding for international organizations, but Rubio firmly dismissed rumors of such cuts as 'fake news'.
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