In a significant move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a major overhaul of the State Department, labeling it as “bloated” and inefficient. Rubio lambasted the department’s bureaucracy for placing radical ideology above the interests of the United States. The revamp is designed to streamline regional operations, remove duplication, and terminate initiatives that do not serve the country’s strategic objectives, bringing the department in line with President Trump’s “America First” agenda. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the State Department.