The U.S. Consulate in Florence could be among the diplomatic offices targeted for closure as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the State Department. According to Politico, the administration is planning significant reductions in diplomatic missions worldwide, which may include the closure of consulates in Florence.

The initiative is part of a broader restructuring aimed at reducing the scope and reach of U.S. diplomacy. The Trump administration, with strong backing from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a new Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk, is prioritizing a more transactional foreign policy.