Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering significant cuts to the State Department, including a proposal to nearly halve its funding and close numerous embassies, particularly in Africa. A draft executive order suggests a radical overhaul of the department, which includes shutting down climate change and refugee offices. The potential changes have sparked alarm among American diplomats and lawmakers, who worry about the implications for U.S. diplomacy and global soft power. Despite denials from the administration regarding the authenticity of the draft order, concerns persist about the future of U.S. international relations and commitments to organizations like the UN and NATO.