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Rubio’s State Department to scale back foreign election criticism
Rubio Restricts U.S. Criticism of Tainted Foreign Elections
Marco Rubio Bans Diplomats From Criticizing Foreign Elections
Marco Rubio has instructed U.S. diplomats not to comment on the legitimacy or fairness of foreign elections, breaking with decades of American diplomatic practice. The memo, sent to all Foreign Service officers overseas,
Trump Administration Bars U.S. Diplomats Abroad From Commenting On Foreign Elections
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries, according to an internal note seen by Reuters on Thursday,
U.S. to Curtail Practice of Assessing Fairness of Foreign Elections
The order from Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will only comment if “there is a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest to do so.”
Rubio bans overseas outposts commenting on foreign elections unless there's 'clear and compelling' US interest
Under Secretary Rubio's directive, the U.S. State Department will focus on election outcomes over processes, requiring senior approval for statements on foreign elections.
Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign elections
The State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there’s a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so
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Rubio tells US outposts to stay out of foreign elections without 'clear and compelling' US interests
The directive claims that U.S. consulates and embassies can still congratulate the winner of a foreign election, but should not criticize an election without approval from a senior official.