'Freedom House notes that President Barack Obama’s administration “often fell short,” although its rhetoric was strong. Under Trump, however, the United States in 2017 “made explicit — in both words and actions — its intention to cast off principles that have guided U.S. policy and formed the basis for American leadership over the past seven decades.” The results are harmful for ourselves and free peoples.' ... 'Freedom House specifically takes the Trump administration to task for eroding democratic norms, noting its failure to uphold anti-corruption practices we’ve long demanded of others.' https://www.washingtonpost.com/amph...er-assault-and-it-seems-were-not-helping-any/ What a shock...NOT.