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- On April 3, 2026, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)'s State Department introduced a formal dress code requiring "business formal" attire.
- Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson said the policy aims to enhance the credibility and dignity of U.S. representation.
- The change follows broader reforms prioritizing loyalty to leadership over diversity and inclusion.
- Observers note a shift from substantive diplomacy to appearance, with social media mockery about relevance.
