Trump Administration Announces Major State Department Overhaul with 3,448 Job Cuts

The TRUMP administration has formally notified Congress of its plan to eliminate 3,448 positions at the State Department, marking a significant step in its broader effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the restructuring as necessary to create a "more agile" department focused on advancing U.S. interests globally. The cuts will primarily affect domestic civil and foreign service roles, with nearly 2,000 workers facing immediate termination and over 1,500 departing through deferred resignations.

Structural changes include the elimination of the top civilian security and human rights post, along with offices tracking global conflicts and war crimes. A new undersecretary position for foreign assistance will oversee a streamlined bureau. The overhaul reflects Rubio’s criticism that the department had expanded without delivering proportional results—a concern echoed by lawmakers during months of review.