Top Diplomat in Trump Admin Leaving State Dept

Fitrell, who has been a diplomat for over 30 years, recently stated that the Trump administration is shifting the United States’ approach to Africa from “one rooted primarily in development assistance to a strategy that prioritizes robust commercial engagement.”

Pratt, who will follow Fitrell, previously served as the United States ambassador to Djibouti from 2021-2023.

He also held additional missions with the State Department, serving in Pakistan, Sudan, and Angola.

This is the second high-profile figure to step away from the administration recently.