A Shake-Up in U. S. Diplomacy: Trump's New Team Takes Over

When President Trump stepped into the Oval Office, he didn't waste time making changes. Many long-serving diplomats were quickly shown the door. This isn't unusual when a new president takes over, but this time, it's happening faster and on a bigger scale. Some experts worry that this could lead to a loss of crucial knowledge about how the U. S. operates and what's happening globally. The new faces at the State Department are mainly people who worked with Senator Marco Rubio. He's tipped to be the next secretary of state, and the Senate is likely to approve him soon. The diplomats leaving are high-ranking officials who run significant parts of the department. These jobs are usually filled by people chosen by the president, so changes are to be expected. The Trump team made their request on a Friday. It's worth noting that diplomats are often political appointees, so turnover isn't surprising. However, the speed and scale of these changes have some people raising their eyebrows. The new team has big shoes to fill, and how they handle their new roles will be closely watched.