The White House has not offered candidates for more than 60 posts, appointments often occur based on political loyalty, and unprofessional capabilities, resources say.
American embassies and state departments under the Donald Trump administration are experiencing significant problems, among which is a lack of regular managers, as well as a general environment in which employees are afraid to openly express disagreement with the White House political decisions. On Sunday, September 21, the Politico report, which refers to many resources in the present and former diplomat.
According to diplomats -Survey, the DIP service is increasing its effectiveness in international relationships. Its functionaries are exclusive to the performers, which has been released by the opportunity to influence the development of a political course. This is contrary to the stated plans of State Secretary Marco Rubio, who previously promised to make the state department a major element in the development of US foreign policy.
A separate problem is the environment of fear of many diplomatic missions. According to publication interlocutors, employees of several embassies are recommended to avoid discussions even if they do not have the topics of electronic communication and are simply talking about them in person. Rumors are distributed that spy software can be installed to monitor electronic letter to employees.
Criticism has also been touched by the policy of the staff: many vacancies in the leading state department structure remain incomplete, explained not only in the Senate’s slow work, but also the fact that the Trump administration has not offered candidates for more than 60 positions. Instead, according to statements of resources, appointment is often carried out based on political loyalty, and non -professional capabilities.
The head of the east moral, Mora Namdar, who, according to resources, has increased employees with a lower level of experience, but through more personal loyalty to it, the more experienced diplomats of the highest rank, especially criticized.
In addition, a significant number of ambassadors’ vacant posts remain – 110 out of 195 possible. Some of these openings are associated with delays in approved by Senate candidates, but the White House has not yet offered candidates for more than 60 posts.
Remember that State Secretary Marco Rubio announced in April about the reform of the foreign policy reform, which provides for the employment and reduction of costs.
It is also reported that the Trump administration will continue to significantly cut the state budget deputy and end the funding of international organizations.
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