Donald Trump's "harsh anti-human rights rhetoric, aggressive immigration policies and mass deportation raids have already cast a dark shadow over the world's biggest sporting event."
Donald Trump's "harsh anti-human rights rhetoric, aggressive immigration policies and mass deportation raids have already cast a dark shadow over the world's biggest sporting event."Open
A United Nations watchdog on Wednesday criticized "intensified immigration crackdowns" in the U.S. and accused President Trump and other American leaders of using "racist hate speech" — both of which it said "has sparked grave human rights violations." Why it matters: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's report marks an unprecedented singling out of a U.S. leader by a United Nations body — and it prompted the White House to accuse the United Nations of "extreme bias" in response. Driving the news: "Racist hate speech by political leaders, including the President, combined with intensified immigration crackdowns in the United States, notably near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions, has sparked…
A United Nations watchdog on Wednesday criticized "intensified immigration crackdowns" in the U.S. and accused President Trump and other American leaders of using "racist hate speech" — both of which it said "has sparked grave human rights violations." Why it matters: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's report marks an unprecedented singling out of a U.S. leader by a United Nations body — and it prompted the White House to accuse the United Nations of "extreme bias" in response. Driving the news: "Racist hate speech by political leaders, including the President, combined with intensified immigration crackdowns in the United States, notably near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions, has sparked…Open
DORAL, FL — White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair privately urged House Republicans on Tuesday to stop emphasizing "mass deportations" and instead focus their messaging on removing violent criminals, according to sources in the closed-door briefing. Why it matters: Mass deportations were central to the GOP's 2024 campaign message. - Nearly half — 49% — of Americans say Trump's mass deportation campaign is too aggressive, including 1 in 5 voters who backed the president in 2024, a Politico poll from January found. State of play: Blair delivered the message during a policy listening session with House Republicans at their annual retreat in Doral, Florida. - He encouraged members to focus on deporting violent offenders…
DORAL, FL — White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair privately urged House Republicans on Tuesday to stop emphasizing "mass deportations" and instead focus their messaging on removing violent criminals, according to sources in the closed-door briefing. Why it matters: Mass deportations were central to the GOP's 2024 campaign message. - Nearly half — 49% — of Americans say Trump's mass deportation campaign is too aggressive, including 1 in 5 voters who backed the president in 2024, a Politico poll from January found. State of play: Blair delivered the message during a policy listening session with House Republicans at their annual retreat in Doral, Florida. - He encouraged members to focus on deporting violent offenders…Open