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How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift

How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift

Summary

President Trump’s administration is calling back ambassadors from almost 30 different countries. John Dinkelman from the American Foreign Service Association spoke about this with William Brangham.

Key Facts

  • President Trump's administration is recalling ambassadors from nearly 30 countries worldwide.
  • The action is described as unusual.
  • William Brangham is covering the story and spoke with John Dinkelman.
  • John Dinkelman is the president of the American Foreign Service Association.
  • Dinkelman has 37 years of experience as a diplomat with the State Department.

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