ABSTRACT
Donald Trump’s rhetoric and actions foreshadowed an administration that has little respect for human rights. Trump announced that it is his belief that torture absolutely works and that the United States must “fight fire with fire” when dealing with terrorists. Trump not only favors reinstating the enhanced interrogation techniques of the George W. Bush Administration, but also wishes to go beyond mere waterboarding by utilizing tougher and harsher methods. Trump has also sought to make good on the promises he made during the 2016 electoral campaign to ban Muslims from entering the United States, to deny immigration to Mexicans, and to turn back reproductive rights for women.
