Marco Rubio has proposed a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, aiming to address what he deems as inefficiencies and ideological biases within the agency. This restructuring includes cutting offices, notably eliminating the under secretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights, and merging its functions into foreign assistance. The State Department will see a reduction in total offices from 734 to 602, which represents a 17% decrease, alongside a directive to pare down U.S.-based personnel by 15%âactions that critics say risk undermining essential diplomatic missions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's sweeping reorganization of the State Department aims to eliminate perceived bloat, reduce offices by 17%, and cut U.S.-based staff by 15%.
The plan's most controversial aspect is the abolishment of the office focused on civilian security and human rights, blending its responsibilities into foreign aid departments.
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