On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) sounded the alarm: multiple career ambassadors appointed during the Biden administration have been asked by the Trump administration to leave their posts by January 15 or 16, 2026. These sudden calls came with no explanation, leaving diplomats stunned and worried about the future of US foreign relations. 🤔
According to AFSA, credible reports from diplomatic missions worldwide suggest that in the last 36 hours, phone calls have been made requesting these senior envoys to pack up and go. For career diplomats who pledged an oath to the Constitution and built expertise over years, this move feels like a chilling reminder that political loyalty could outweigh professional merit. 😮
The AFSA statement warns that such unjustified removals risk damaging America’s credibility abroad and sending the wrong message to aspiring diplomats about the value of experience and nonpartisanship. “We call on leaders in both parties to defend a professional, nonpolitical diplomatic service,” the association urged. 🌐
As the January deadline approaches, observers are watching closely: will the administration explain the shake-up, or will more seasoned diplomats be forced out in a political purge? For many young professionals eyeing a career in diplomacy, this debate could shape the future path of America’s global engagement. 🚀
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U.S. association: Trump is ousting more Biden-era ambassadors
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