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Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy

  • Written by David Lindsey, Professor of Political Science, Baruch College, CUNY
Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policyPresident Trump's mass firing of career ambassadors was unprecedented.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.

All ambassadors face a persistent tension...

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