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flag Trump removed nearly 30 ambassadors by Jan. 2026, sparking concern over U.S. diplomatic strength.

flag President Trump has removed nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors by mid-January 2026, increasing vacancies to nearly 110—over half of all posts—primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Europe. flag Most were Biden-era appointees, though some served under Trump earlier. flag The State Department cited presidential authority to appoint loyal envoys advancing an “America First” agenda, but the American Foreign Service Association condemned the mass removals as unprecedented and damaging, undermining merit-based diplomacy established in 1924. flag A union survey revealed 98% of diplomats reported lower morale and 86% said recent changes hindered their work. flag About 250 non-ambassador-level officers were also laid off, fueling concerns over weakened U.S. global influence amid growing diplomatic efforts by China and Russia.

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