India, Oct. 23 -- The US State Department has reportedly questioned some career diplomats seeking senior assignments about their voting history in the past three presidential elections, raising concerns over alleged political bias in federal government hiring and promotions under President Donald Trump's administration.

According to The Washington Sun, candidates who voted for Trump were eligible for mid- to upper-level Foreign Service positions, while campaign donations were also scrutinized. The report has drawn criticism from lawmakers and former diplomats, who argue that professional experience, rather than political loyalty, should determine appointments to senior diplomatic roles.

A State Department spokesperson rejected the alleg...