Reports: Trump recalls Biden diplomats worldwide

The professional association of members of the US diplomatic service, American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), said German press agency that there is currently no official number or list of those affected. This left it unclear whether the wave of recalls only affected diplomats or also ambassadors.

d No reason was given. The association said this approach was highly unusual. Normally, career diplomats would not be recalled in this way.

State Department: “America First” Agenda

However, when asked, a high-ranking official at the US State Department said the whole thing was standard procedure. An ambassador is a personal representative of the president. It is his right to ensure that he has people in these countries “who will advance the America First agenda.”

Politico reported that it is normal for new US presidents to replace ambassadors. However, other diplomats are generally allowed to remain in service because it is assumed that, due to their membership in the Foreign Service, they will implement the wishes of the respective president in the White House, regardless of party.

Fox News According to the statement, the diplomats should not be fired but should be deployed to other areas of the Foreign Ministry. CNN in turn reported that the diplomats only had a limited window of time to find an alternative – otherwise they would have to retire.

Association: Slow erosion of professional independence

The professional association complained about one Lack of transparency and a break with long-standing customs. There is a gradual erosion of professional independence in the Foreign Service. AFSA criticized that this damaged the credibility of the USA abroad.

The whole thing also sends a signal to civil servants that loyalty to the country is no longer enough and that experience and the oath to the constitution must take second place to political loyalty.