Corrections & Clarifications

An article in February about President Trump’s ambassador appointments misstated how ambassadors and other senior foreign service officers are chosen. Most are department veterans with years of experience. Some ambassadors and other senior appointee positions are chosen from outside the State Department. USA TODAY is committed to accuracy.

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