Trump Stacks Diplomatic Corps With Donors, Allies
August 6, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via The Washington Post

President Trump has appointed more donors and political loyalists to ambassador positions than any recent president, raising questions about whether merit-based diplomacy has taken a backseat to political patronage. These appointments reflect Trump's preference for rewarding supporters with prestigious posts rather than prioritizing career foreign service professionals. Read more about this...