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State Department Revamps Officer Test, Cuts DEI Focus

4/2/2026

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  • The State Department changed the Foreign Service Officer Test to emphasize merit and remove DEI questions, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
  • Tommy Pigott, Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department, stated the modifications aim to prepare diplomats for modern challenges.
  • The onboarding program will include lectures on diplomatic history and the "America First" policy.
  • Antony Blinken, the former U.S. Secretary of State, supported DEI initiatives, emphasizing diversity's importance in diplomacy.