American Friction

Donald Trump vs. human rights

Apr 17, 2025
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Trump's Disdain for Human Rights

  • Trump's meeting with El Salvador's Bukele mocked human rights and showed contempt for the Supreme Court ruling.
  • The administration propagandizes by falsely labeling immigrants as terrorists to justify rights abuses.
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Theatrics in Immigration Policy

  • Trump and aides see immigration crackdown as a staged performance to demonize migrants.
  • They dismiss due process and openly defy the Supreme Court regarding deportation rulings.
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Potential Citizen Deportations Explored

  • Trump considered deporting U.S. citizens to El Salvador, risking cruel punishment and violating the Constitution.
  • Such policies threaten to erode constitutional rights and legitimize human rights abuses abroad.
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