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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.
