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U.S. Diplomats' Morale Plummets Under Trump’s Second Term

12/5/2025

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Morale among U.S. diplomats has sharply declined since Jan. 20, 2025, when U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term.
About 98% of the 2,100 surveyed diplomats report a morale drop, with 86% saying Trump's actions hinder their duties.
Many are considering leaving posts due to reduced resources and negative political influence.
Trump has not resolved the Russia-Ukraine War, and peace talks are ongoing under Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Morale among U.S. diplomats has sharply declined since Jan. 20, 2025, when U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term.
About 98% of the 2,100 surveyed diplomats report a morale drop, with 86% saying Trump's actions hinder their duties.
Many are considering leaving posts due to reduced resources and negative political influence.
Trump has not resolved the Russia-Ukraine War, and peace talks are ongoing under Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.