TOPLINEThe Trump administration has cracked down on widespread demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, and America’s chief geopolitical rivals—including China, Russia and Iran—have condemned the United States for its hypocrisy. Crucial Quotes“The more they can point out hypocrisy, the more influence China is ultimately able to exert in reshaping international norms,” says Baker. Not only has that drawn criticism from current and former government officials, but also from geopolitical rivals like Russia, China and Iran for what they see as hypocrisy. The U.S. has in the past condemned all three countries for using heavy-handed tactics to clamp down on pro-democracy protesters. Trump’s administration drew strong criticism after federal police forcibly cleared out peaceful protestors from Lafayette Square on Monday so that President Trump could walk across the park to wordlessly pose brandishing a Bible in front of nearby St. John’s Episcopal Church—for a photo op.

Source: Forbes June 08, 2020 10:52 UTC