State Department set to fire over 1,300 career diplomats & civil servants on Friday in line with a dramatic executive overhaul initiated by Donald Trump

The claim consists of several key components: the number of employees affected (over 1,300), the timing (on a Friday), the nature of the employees (career diplomats and civil servants), and the origin of the reorganization plan (initiated by the Trump administration). Multiple independent and credible news sources confirm that the State Department is indeed sending layoff notices to approximately 1,353 employees, including 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers.

The layoffs are part of a sweeping reorganization plan aimed at restructuring and streamlining the department. This plan was initiated earlier in the year by the Trump administration, as reported consistently across various outlets. The timing of the layoff notices being sent on a Friday is also corroborated by these reports.

There is no evidence contradicting these facts or suggesting that the layoffs are unrelated to the Trump administration's policies. While some sources mention concerns about the impact on U.S. Diplomatic influence, this does not affect the factual accuracy of the claim itself.

Therefore, based on multiple consistent reports from reputable news organizations citing senior State Department officials, the claim is accurate in all material respects.