America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

This executive order directs the United States to conduct foreign policy in a way that prioritizes American interests and puts America and American citizens first. It requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance to ensure the Department’s policies, programs, personnel, and operations align with this “America First” approach. The order also reaffirms that it does not alter existing statutory authorities, remains subject to applicable law and funding, and does not create enforceable rights. In practice, the order is a high-level directive to reorient how the State Department formulates and implements foreign policy. The specifics will depend on the guidance the Secretary of State issues and how State Department components implement it, within existing legal and budgetary limits.