Trump considering closure of 30 embassies and consulates

Integrity Times

• The State Department is contemplating closing approximately 30 embassies and consulates globally to help reduce the federal deficit through a nearly 50% budget cut, per memos obtained by news outlets.
• The proposal includes $4.5 billion in diplomatic engagement reductions and $21.5 billion in foreign assistance cuts.
• Targeted closures reportedly include consulates in major allied nations like the UK, France, Germany, and embassies in smaller countries such as Malta, Eritrea, and Luxembourg.
• No final decisions have been made, with State Department officials emphasizing operations continue as normal while budget plans are being developed.