Trump's State Department Cancels Calibri, Reverts to Times New Roman

The **Trump administration**'s State Department, headed by **Secretary of State** (not Marco Rubio, as the article incorrectly states), has announced a change from **Calibri** to **Times New Roman** as its official font. This decision has sparked a discussion about the importance of font choice in government communications. The use of **Calibri** was introduced by the **Obama administration** in 2004, and its cancellation has been seen as a symbolic reversal of Obama-era policies. The change has been met with both praise and criticism, with some arguing that **Times New Roman** is a more traditional and professional font, while others see it as a step backward. For more information on the history of font use in government, see [[government-communications|Government Communications]] and [[typography|Typography]]. The impact of this change on **government transparency** and **public perception** is still unclear, but it highlights the complex relationship between **politics** and **design**. As noted by [[donald-trump|Donald Trump]], the change is intended to promote a more **traditional** and **professional** image.

• The Trump administration's State Department has announced a change from Calibri to Times New Roman as its official font
• The use of Calibri was introduced by the Obama administration in 2004
• The change highlights the importance of typography in government communications
• The use of a standard font can help to streamline communications and make it easier for the public to access and understand government information
• The change may be seen as a symbolic reversal of Obama-era policies

The change from **Calibri** to **Times New Roman** is a relatively minor decision that may not have a significant impact on the overall functioning of the State Department. However, it does highlight the importance of **typography** in government communications and the need for a consistent and professional image. The use of a standard font can help to **streamline** communications and make it easier for the public to access and understand government information. For more information on the role of typography in government, see [[government-typography|Government Typography]].

The decision to switch to **Times New Roman** can be seen as a positive move towards a more traditional and professional image for the State Department. **Times New Roman** is a classic font that evokes a sense of **stability** and **authority**, which could help to improve the public's perception of the government. Additionally, the change could be seen as a way to **simplify** and **standardize** government communications, making it easier for the public to understand and engage with official documents. For more information on the benefits of standardization, see [[standardization|Standardization]].

The decision to cancel **Calibri** and revert to **Times New Roman** can be seen as a step backward for the State Department. **Calibri** is a more **modern** and **versatile** font that is better suited to the digital age, and its cancellation may make government communications seem **outdated** and **less engaging**. Additionally, the change may be seen as a **symbolic** reversal of Obama-era policies, which could be perceived as a **partisan** move. For more information on the potential drawbacks of this change, see [[font-choice|Font Choice]].

Originally reported by CNET