A significant number of senior career diplomats who held politically appointed leadership positions at the State Department have left their posts at the request of the incoming Trump administration. This move is part of the administration's plan to appoint its own individuals to these key roles, according to current and outgoing U.S. officials.
It is common for personnel changes to occur in the senior ranks of federal agencies following a presidential election. Career officials in these positions are required to submit letters of resignation before the new administration takes office, similar to non-career political appointees.
