The State Department’s latest program did not receive an overwhelming positive response.
Over the weekend, the department stated in a tweet, “We’re excited about the with and the ”
The tweet continues, “Hear from and and see a few of the amazing chefs that will be part of this partnership. They know that diplomacy begins with great food.”
Some users on Twitter did not appear to believe that this program would be a good use of the department’s time.
Former Congressman Scott Taylor wrote, “I’m sure the food is great. However, we are on the verge of WW3 and shooting down spying objects in our own airspace. .”
One user replied, “‘Diplomacy begins with great food’ …my a**.”
Another argued the program “shows what their priorities are. They are in it for themselves, nothing more.”
Former Acting Director of the United States National Intelligence Richard Grenell replied, “No, no, no.
Diplomacy does not begin with good food. Stop! Foreign Service Officers should be furious with this type of messaging that emphasizes a weak State Department interested in food and travel.”
He continued, “Taxpayers pay diplomats to solve problems peacefully! We need tough diplomats”
https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/1624780241326710784
Read more replies below:
https://twitter.com/cr4nkunofficial/status/1624789543038885888
https://twitter.com/CowboyExpat/status/1624782863336984578
According to the State Department’s website, “The Diplomatic Culinary Partnership embraces and utilizes food, hospitality, and the dining experience as diplomatic tools to engage foreign dignitaries, bridge cultures, and strengthen relationships with civil society.”
It continues, “Participants from the American Culinary Corps, the foreign Diplomatic Corps, culinary community members, and U.S. government officials gathered in-person on February 9, 2023 to celebrate the Department of State’s strides to advance the nation’s culinary diplomacy.”