What the last Trump presidency can teach us about fighting back | Kenneth Roth
theguardian.comPublished: 5/18/2025
Summary
Donald Trump has severely jeopardized global human rights efforts by cutting funding for international organizations and cancelling critical reports while withdrawing support from adversarial nations. Yet, nations like Germany, France, and Turkey have shown precedent in resisting his actions through collective commitment to justice, as did past Democratic presidencies. The challenge now lies in broader international cooperation to counter Trump's hostility and preserve the global human rights movement.