Whopping 98% of Diplomats Report Falling Morale Under Trump

"Nearly all of America's diplomats feel workplace morale has fallen since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new report. Data from a forthcoming report, obtained by The New York Times, from the American Foreign Service Association includes that a whopping 98% of professional diplomats feel morale actively dropping under Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The full report, which includes more than 2,000 respondents, will be released on Wednesday."

"Diplomats reportedly cited increased workloads and massively reduced budgets as part of the reason for low morale. Some also took issue with Rubio's leadership and his multiple administration roles, including as national security advisor. The Foreign Service Association estimates that approximately a quarter of America's active Foreign Service officers have left government work this year. About 30% also said they have changed their career plans since January."

"More than 80% of respondents said it has become harder to carry out U.S. foreign policy under Trump, while only 1% said it was easier. Tommy Pigott, a spokesman for the State Department, pushed back on criticisms of Rubio and argued he has made State Department officials more empowered. Secretary Rubio values candid insights from patriotic Americans who have chosen to serve their country, Pigott said."

Nearly all U.S. diplomats report falling workplace morale since President Donald Trump took office. A forthcoming American Foreign Service Association survey of more than 2,000 respondents found 98% of professional diplomats say morale is dropping under Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Diplomats cited increased workloads and sharply reduced budgets as causes. The association estimates about one quarter of active Foreign Service officers left government this year, and roughly 30% changed career plans since January. Over 80% said carrying out U.S. foreign policy has become harder under Trump, while 1% said it was easier. A State Department spokesman defended Rubio's leadership and department reorganization.

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