President Trump says his government reorganization plan aims to “enhance [the U.S.] global presence” and “ensure the most efficient allocation of personnel consistent with U.S. interests around the world”...pic.twitter.com/NxleHlawBi
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... however, 18 months into his administration, Trump has failed to nominate ambassadors to dozens of nations, including countries where U.S. diplomacy is absolutely critical: Egypt Honduras Jordan Libya Mexico Qatar Saudi Arabia Turkey
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Meanwhile President Trump has proposed cutting the State Dept budget by 30 percent as these posts remain vacant.
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This year more than 150 military generals and admirals wrote a letter to President Trump to express the importance of strong diplomacy in keeping America safe and keeping our men and women off the battlefield.
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Rather than spending precious time and resources trying to deploy a military force into outer space, the President should focus on doing his job by nominating qualified ambassadors to these important posts.
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