Trump Demands Europe Address 'Immigrant Crime,' Ignores His Own Pardons
Donald Trump, the man who pardoned convicted war criminals and political allies, now insists US diplomats prioritize badgering Europe over crimes 'committed by immigrants,' according to The Independent. This from a former leader whose administration separated children from parents at the border and whose own private businesses have faced scrutiny for alleged illicit activities and employing
undocumented workers. The focus on 'immigrant crime' conveniently diverts from the broader societal factors at play, typical rhetoric to stoke fear and division. It appears the 'violent crimes' Trump finds most concerning are those that fit his political narrative, not necessarily those committed by individuals who pledge him loyalty or enrich his enterprises. One might wonder if US diplomats will
also be tasked with investigating the crimes of individuals who financially support political campaigns, or if selective outrage is the new foreign policy doctrine.