State Department Layoffs Signal Dangerous Erosion of American Diplomatic Strength

The State Department's recent announcement that layoff notices will soon be sent to employees marks a critical turning point—not just for the agency, but for America's standing in the world. Under the banner of “reorganization” and “efficiency,” this administration is slashing key diplomatic positions that have long stood as pillars of our national sovereignty and global influence. Is Slashing Diplomacy Saving America or Sabotaging Its Future? While officials paint these cuts as prudent administrative reforms, the scale and scope suggest something far more reckless. The Trump administration’s drive to shrink the federal government has extended into America’s diplomatic corps with...