United States President Donald Trump has reportedly recalled the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, along with several other career diplomats serving as ambassadors across the world.
According to a report by Politico, the decision is part of President Trump’s broader effort to realign US diplomatic representation abroad in line with his “America First” foreign policy agenda.
A State Department official confirmed the development, noting that the affected ambassadors were appointed during the administration of former President Joe Biden. The official said their tenures as chiefs of mission would formally end in January.
While the recall brings their ambassadorial postings to a close, the diplomats are not being dismissed from service. The State Department official explained that the ambassadors would return to Washington and could take up other assignments within the department if they so choose.
The move signals a significant diplomatic reshuffle under President Trump as he seeks to assert his policy priorities and place his imprint on US foreign relations. Such transitions are not uncommon when a new administration assumes office, particularly when there is a change in governing philosophy.
Richard Mills, a career diplomat, has been serving as US Ambassador to Nigeria, one of Washington’s key strategic partners in Africa. His recall is expected to prompt the appointment of a new envoy who aligns more closely with the Trump administration’s foreign policy objectives.
The development comes amid broader changes within the US diplomatic corps as the administration reviews overseas postings and representation to reflect its policy direction.
