Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
Summary
A report by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says women hold a smaller share of senior U.S. diplomatic and national security roles under President Trump’s second administration. It also says the administration has ended or cut programs supporting women overseas; White House and State Department officials defended its record and cited women in senior posts and domestic initiatives.Key Facts
- Women hold 17.4% of Cabinet and Cabinet-level positions, compared with 52% during the Biden administration, according to the report.
- Eight of 201 candidates for senior military posts this year were women, and no women currently serve as active-duty four-star officers, the report says.
- Fewer than 25 U.S. diplomatic missions are led by female ambassadors; 93 of 196 ambassadorships are unfilled, according to figures cited in the article.
- Women account for 35 of 206 Trump nominees for State Department positions to date, or 17%, the report says.
- The report says the administration eliminated offices responsible for advancing policies supporting women overseas and canceled aid and assistance; the article’s final sentence is cut off before giving further details.
- White House and State Department officials defended the administration, citing women in senior leadership roles and saying the State Department prioritizes merit in Foreign Service appointments.
- During Trump’s first administration, he launched a 2019 initiative that aimed to improve economic opportunities for 50 million women in developing countries by 2025.
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