Even before swearing an oath as the new president of the United States, Donald Trump sent a courier to every ambassador posted abroad — in both states and international institutions— [informing them] that their posts were ending on 21 January 2017.

Normally, only a select number of ambassadors are kept on when there is a change of administration. A grace period of two months is normally applied before replacing them.

To date, President Trump has only appointed three new ambassadors:
– United Nations: Nikki Hayley (the former governor of South Carolina)
– China: Terry Branstad (the former governor of Iowa)
– Israel: David Friedman (jurist).

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