The US Department of State's large-scale layoffs may start on July 11!

Tommy Bruce, the director of the Department of State's news bureau, confirmed that the large-scale layoffs at the US Department of State may begin as early as Friday, July 11, "State Department staff are preparing for the large-scale layoffs on Friday."

The restructuring plan of the US Department of State is being implemented: "The plan, approved by Secretary of State Rubio and developed after considering the reactions of the US Congress and the Foreign Service, is moving toward implementation."

Rubio's plan includes firing tens of thousands of Department of State employees, in addition to closing some consulates and foreign service projects. It is estimated that the Foreign Service Central Office will cut about 15% of its staff, approximately 3,400 people.

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