Make America Great Again: The big bet of Donald Trump Before he even gets the “keys” of the White House. Today, as an American president, he seems to give “flesh and bones” to his dream, with the moves causing “tricks” worldwide. A typical example … the radical restructuring with cuts that prepares at State Department.
Among the big changes to the State Department … The abolition of embassies, diplomats and artificial intelligence documents. This is reported by a New York Times report, which brings to light details of the content of the plan of the executive decree, which is to be signed by Donald Trump.
According to the draft, ‘Trump restructuring’ includes Eliminate almost all activities in Africaas well as the Close Embassies and Consulates Throughout the continent. At the same time, the shrinkage of offices dealing with climate change, refugees, democracy and human rights.
The executive decree, which may be signed next week, aims to impose a “disciplined reorganization” of the Foreign Affairs, reducing the ‘Waste, scam and abuse’, According to a 16 -page copy provided by The New York Times.
In his comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Rubio limited to say that this is about «fake news».
This is fake news. The @nytimes falls victim to another hoax. https://t.co/hXSiV1t9HC
– Marco Rubio (@Marcorubio) April 20, 2025
Changes are expected to be completed to October 1st.
Plan also provides Career Diplomats and Public Service Officers, with many to be paid by remuneration. At the same time, dismissal notices will be sent. The exams for the Foreign Service will also be abolished, and the recruitment of new diplomats will be based on “alignment with the vision of the President’s foreign policy”.
Particular emphasis is placed on use Artificial intelligence for the preparation of documents, the development and revision of policy, as well as the business planning.
One of the most drastic reforms is The abolition of the African Affairs Office, to be replaced by a special envoy with limited powers, which will refer to the National Security Council. All “unnecessary” diplomatic missions to sub -Saharan Africa will be closed by 1 October, while diplomats will be sent to Epirus only for “targeted, deployed by the missions”.
Her case office North America will now supervise relations with Canada under the leadership of the Foreign Minister Mark Rubiowhile the US Embassy in Ottawa will be significant.
The offices involved in democracy, human rights, immigration and international organizations are abolished. Their responsibilities will be absorbed or restricted, and the position of the Deputy Minister who oversees them is reduced. The climate envoy office is also removed.
The Humanitarian Aid Office will absorb USAID remains, which has already been significantly weakened. The staff will join a new, regional specialized career model, with candidates choosing which geographical body they want to serve.
As the New York Times points out, this draft is one of the many documents in the administration in recent days, with others suggesting a budget reduction by 50% and other removal of 10 embassies and 17 consulates worldwide. The final form of the executive decree remains to be finalized, which is expected soon.
It is noted that last week, many US media spoke of Possible budget cuts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will result in the funding of international organizations, such as the UN and NATO.