Senior State Department Diplomats Resign Effective at Noon on Monday Following Trump's Instructions

Jan 20, 2025, 02:22 AM

Scores of senior career diplomats at the U.S. State Department are resigning effective at noon on Monday, following instructions from aides to President-elect Donald Trump. The resignations, a prerogative of any incoming administration, signal a desire for a swift shift in the department's direction in alignment with Trump's priorities. The move affects multiple senior positions at the State Department, indicating a significant change in the department's leadership and operational roles.