The New York Times published on 20 April 2025 an article titled "Trump Administration Draft Order Calls for Drastic Overhaul of State Department" by Edward Wong.
A draft of a Trump administration executive order proposes a drastic restructuring of the State Department that includes eliminating almost all embassies and consulates in Africa, shutting down long standing bureaus in Washington, firing large numbers of Foreign Service Officers, and consolidating what remains of State Department operations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded that he had nothing to do with the plan and described it as "fake news."
Raw Story published on 20 April 2025 a comment on the draft executive order titled "'Infinite Monkeys with Infinite Typewriters': Leaked Executive Order Draft Stuns Diplomats" by Tom Boggioni.
The author noted that "you could give infinite monkeys infinite typewriters, and they would come up with something better."
Comment: While this plan may not survive, it almost sounds like a Russian or Chinese psychological operation. In any event, the leaders of foreign ministries in Moscow and Beijing are either doubled over in laughter or uncorking another bottle of champagne.
