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- The recall of 30 ambassadors is unprecedented, says John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association.
- Michael McFaul, former United States ambassador, criticizes the move as diminishing foreign expertise.
- The recall mainly affects Africa, with over a dozen ambassadors removed.
- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) warns vacancies could harm U.S. interests and expand adversary influence.
- Senators urge U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse the decision to protect America’s standing.
