Trump Takes a Tough Stand: Penalizing Nations Holding Americans Unjustly

In a bold move underscoring America First principles, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed squarely at foreign governments that unlawfully detain American citizens. This directive instructs the State Department to create a new blacklist of countries where U.S. nationals are held wrongfully — mirroring the existing list for state sponsors of terrorism.Why Should America Accept Unjust Detentions?For too long, administrations in Washington have tolerated the disrespect shown when American citizens are imprisoned abroad without just cause. Under this order, the U.S. will no longer turn a blind eye to such abuses. The criteria used by Washington, based on...