Some US diplomats stage quiet revolt amid differences with Trump
Tensions between White House and diplomatic corps are now flaring up more publicly, and at a more senior level
Washington
AS US President Donald Trump strains alliances and relationships around the world, some of the nation's top career diplomats are breaking publicly with him, in what amounts to a quiet revolt by a cadre of public servants known for their professional discretion.
On Monday, the acting ambassador at the US Embassy in Beijing, David H Rank, announced his resignation after telling his staff he could not defend the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
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