US eyes massive cuts to diplomatic programs, embassies worldwide
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4 min readThe plan would close 10 embassies and 17 consulates, including missions in countries such as Eritrea, Luxembourg, South Sudan, and Malta, as well as several consulates in France, Germany, Scotland, and Italy.
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President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he departs after welcoming the 2025 College Football National Champions, the Ohio State University football team, during an event in the White House, April 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP)
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