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Trump Administration to Close 30 Embassies, Slashing Diplomacy

4/16/2025

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Trump Cuts Diplomacy

The Trump administration is set to shutter nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including locations in Malta, Luxembourg, and the Maldives, in a drastic move to slash the State Department's budget by nearly 50%. Critics fear this decision could severely undermine U.S. diplomatic power and jeopardize support for American citizens overseas.

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Trump Threatens Consulate

The looming closure of the historic U.S. consulate in Edinburgh, dating back to 1798, signals deep budget cuts from the Trump administration, threatening nearly 30 diplomatic missions. This move could strain U.S.-Scotland relations, prompting the Scottish government to stress the need for preserving vital cultural and economic connections, even as State Department officials remain noncommittal about final decisions.

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Trump Cuts Diplomacy

The Trump administration is set to shutter nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including locations in Malta, Luxembourg, and the Maldives, in a drastic move to slash the State Department's budget by nearly 50%. Critics fear this decision could severely undermine U.S. diplomatic power and jeopardize support for American citizens overseas.

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