How concerned are you about the State Department’s sweeping layoffs and reorganization?
State Department to Cut 15% of Domestic Staff in Massive Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has begun laying off nearly 1,300 domestic employees—about 15% of its stateside workforce—in one of the largest reorganizations in its history. The move follows a Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for mass federal layoffs. Cuts include over 1,100 civil servant positions and nearly 250 U.S.-based Foreign Service roles, with additional losses due to early retirements. Some entire bureaus, including Global Women’s Issues, were dissolved, and USAID was effectively collapsed into the State Department. Critics warn of long-term damage to America’s diplomatic capacity, while supporters say the plan eliminates redundancy.
Options
- Very concerned — this weakens U.S. diplomacy
- Somewhat concerned — depends on what’s cut
- Not concerned — it’s long overdue
- Not sure