Trump Administration Recalls About 30 Ambassadors as Part of State Department Realignment
About 30 U.S. ambassadors are being recalled from overseas assignments as part of a State Department realignment aimed at aligning U.S. representation with President Trump's America First agenda. According to senior State Department and senior administration officials, the recalled diplomats are not being fired; rather, they will be reassigned within the State Department and are eligible to apply for other postings.
The initiative seeks to preserve continuity of operations and protect U.S. interests. Importantly, ambassadors will not be recalled from countries experiencing war or involved in high-stakes negotiations with the U.S. Officials described the action as a standard administrative move, with the larger scale designed to expedite the realignment process.
This information was reported by Fox News on December 22, 2025.
