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A storm is brewing at the U.S. State Department, and it’s bringing along some hefty layoffs—over 1,300 employees are set to hit the road. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s executive order backed by a recent Supreme Court ruling, this isn’t your average staffing shuffle. This dramatic downsizing aims to eliminate what the administration calls “waste, bloat, and insularity.” It sounds like someone’s been reading too many productivity self-help books!
The layoffs will affect big divisions including Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, and even the Foreign Assistance division, which might just have some folks wondering how much “assistance” will be left over after all this. State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce insists this will make the agency “relevant and effective” in today’s foreign affairs landscape. But can you imagine all those empty desks? It’s like showing up to a potluck and finding out you’re the only one who brought dessert.
Experts are divided on whether this radical overhaul is the right move. Some suggest it could streamline operations, while others are questioning how it’ll impact diplomacy. After all, is chopping off heads the best way to promote a healthy work environment? The real question is whether cutting staff might leave some areas of foreign policy, well, a bit undercooked. What do you think—are these changes necessary, or is this just another political game?
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