U.S. Abdicates Responsibility in UN Human Rights Review, Ignoring Global and Domestic Stakes

In a move that underscores a widening gap between America’s national interests and international obligations, the United States chose not to participate in its scheduled human rights review by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This absence, dictated by the Trump administration’s strategic withdrawal from the council, raises serious questions about America’s commitment to defending liberty and upholding transparent governance—even as adversaries and allies alike watch closely. Why Does America Ignore Its Own Watchdog? The UNHRC is designed to hold all 193 member states accountable through periodic reviews of their human rights records. Historically, the U.S. has been a...