Donald Trump: Impact on Global Policy and Human Rights

1. The Political Controversy Surrounding Donald Trump

Every day, Donald Trump remains at the center of the news cycle, initiating political debates and generating controversy through his public statements. Many critics argue that these declarations often translate into orders that violate fundamental rights globally. As Trump stated, his goal is to "unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism and eradicate it from the face of the Earth" (Trump, Times).

The arrival of Donald Trump to power represents a significant challenge for international relations. His vision for the United States is redesigning the international system—a framework established after the Cold War based on free trade, democracy, and human rights. His actions have caused growing concern both within and outside the U.S. Harassment and persecution of the following groups have increased in a disturbing manner:

• Migrants and refugees
• Latinos and Muslims
• Members of the LGBT community
• Human rights defenders and organizations

As James Comey (2014) noted, most Americans believe that President Donald Trump has little or no respect for the country's democratic institutions.

2. Impact on Women's Rights

Recent executive orders have targeted reproductive health and workplace protections. Specifically, the administration has moved to:

• Stop funding organizations that provide abortion services, limiting access for women with fewer resources.
• Eliminate aid and incentives for workplace equality.
• Remove protections against workplace harassment and equal pay guarantees.

3. Environmental Policy and Climate Change

The administration has also reduced involvement in environmental protection, halting efforts to address climate change and rolling back measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Trump argues that the United States "needs all forms of energy available" to avoid "a serious risk of power failures and blackouts" (Trump, 2017). However, this stance faces significant opposition, as 85% of scientists confirm that climate change is undeniable and that current industrial models are causing severe environmental damage.