America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

This executive order directs the Secretary of State to align all Department of State policies, programs, personnel, and operations with an "America First" foreign policy framework. It establishes a broad policy mandate without specifying particular programs, countries, or policy changes to be implemented.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 8337

Impact dates

Date TBD
Secretary of State to issue guidance aligning State Department with America First foreign policy

Key directives

Secretary of State shall issue guidance bringing Department of State's policies, programs, personnel, and operations in line with America First foreign policy

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Secretary of State instructed to issue guidance 'as soon as practicable'

Near term (90d)

Potential issuance of department-wide guidance realigning policies and programs

Long term

Structural reorientation of US diplomatic posture and foreign assistance priorities

Risks & tensions

Vague 'as soon as practicable' timeline lacks enforceability
No definition of 'America First' creates implementation uncertainty
Potential friction with congressionally authorized foreign assistance programs
Personnel alignment language may signal workforce changes
Subject to appropriations limitation may constrain action