America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
Headline: Directs Secretary of State to Align Department with America First
What it does: The Secretary of State must issue guidance to align the State Department's policies, programs, personnel, and operations with an America First foreign policy.
- Changes how the United States government conducts foreign policy to prioritize Americans.
- Requires the State Department to revise programs and staffing priorities.
- Implementation depends on available funding and existing law.
Summary
This order directs the Secretary of State to change how the Department of State works so United States foreign policy clearly prioritizes American interests and citizens.
It affects the agency that runs United States diplomacy, including its policies, programs, staff, and operations. The order says the change should happen as soon as practicable and notes implementation must follow existing law and available funding. The stated purpose is to make American interests the main focus of United States foreign policy.
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