The State Department has begun instructing U.S. embassies around the world to start planning for staff reductions, sources told ABC News.

Summary

The State Department has ordered U.S. embassies worldwide to prepare for staff reductions, affecting both American and local employees.

The directive follows President Trump’s new executive order, “ONE VOICE FOR AMERICA’S FOREIGN RELATIONS,” which aims to reshape the State Department by consolidating power under political appointees.

The order could lead to embassy closures, withdrawal from international agreements, and reduced diplomatic protections.