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State Department asks diplomats seeking promotion who they voted for

Alleged political loyalty test for diplomats raises legal and governance concerns.

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  2. Former ambassadors call the voting questions 'outrageous'

    Original on 2paragraphs.com 1 source

  3. Later Thursday reports say diplomats seeking senior posts were asked whether they voted for Trump

    Original on thehill.com +1 similar2 sources

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  4. Legal experts and an ex-diplomat lawmaker call the screening illegal and warn of prosecution

    Original on rawstory.com +1 similar2 sources

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  5. Report says the political loyalty questions could expose the department to a criminal investigation

    Original on rawstory.com 1 source

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    Report says State Department asked promotion candidates how they voted in 2016, 2020 and 2024

    Original on thedailybeast.com +2 similar3 sources

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