THREAD: Every president struggles with sequencing of human rights vs national security vs economic interests. No president gets it right (1)
They often miss opportunities to do the right thing - either for fear of failing or negatively impacting "American interests.
Time & time again this Pres has shown the world smnthg worse: what it looks like when the WH is guided by a narrow, short-term interests (3)
Interests that are utterly hollow on principles, on moral leadership, and an understanding of basic norms, values and laws. (4)
I wrote about this almost a year ago in an article for @ForeignAffairs google.com/amp/s/www.fore…. (5)
@ForeignAffairs But it's only getting worse as Trump gets more brazen & aggressive in his uncritical support for some of the most autocratic autocrats. (6)
@ForeignAffairs The 116th Congress needs to urgently take back the reins - not just on domestic policy but also foreign policy. (7)
@ForeignAffairs This is non-partisan & in the nat’l interest not to have US leadership rooted in mishandling of facts & support of repression/abuse. (8)
@ForeignAffairs Today’s Saudi statement is only the latest example but it perfectly illustrates the vital need for Congress to step in. ENDS
