
← The Stephen Mansfield Podcast5 aug · 24 min
Diplomacy Matters!
Diplomacy Matters!
Eighteen months into Donald Trump's second term, more than half of all U.S. ambassadorships sit vacant — including 80% of Africa — leaving America without meaningful representation across most of the world as midterm elections approach. This isn't just bureaucratic neglect; it's a pattern of action without follow-through that weakens the very diplomatic infrastructure that keeps trade flowing and armies home. America is meant to be a gift shared with the world, but we can't share what we refuse to show up for.Connect with Stephen:Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites