Ambassador to Panama Resigns, Sowing Confusion as to His Reasoning

U.S. diplomat John Feeley announced Thursday he would resign from his post as ambassador to Panama, the same day President Donald Trump provoked controversy by reportedly demeaning immigrants from central America and “shithole countries” in Africa.

Contrary to some early speculation, Feeley tendered his resignation prior to Trump’s reported comments (which the president denies making). A State Department official told THE WEEKLY STANDARD that Feeley had made them aware of his impending departure on December 27, and said he was leaving “for personal reasons.”