Let’s call it what it is: a scandalous betrayal of American values and an overt example of political gymnastics. The U.S. siding with North Korea and Russia against extending the UN high commissioner’s term for human rights signals a jarring shift. This isn’t just a diplomatic blunder—it’s a blatant act of hypocrisy wrapped in a glossy package of “national interest.” Major outlets like CNN and MSNBC would have you believe this is a strategic masterstroke, but don’t be fooled. They cling to the belief that aligning with authoritarian regimes somehow garners us respect on the world stage. News flash: it doesn’t.

Meanwhile, Fox News might offer a dose of outrage, but their commentary often feels like selective outrage. They highlight geopolitical alliances but conveniently forget to critically analyze why the U.S. would throw human rights under the bus. Are we really supposed to believe that Washington is prioritizing some grand strategy? More like pushing an agenda that’s soft on tyranny while touting democracy’s hollow promises.

Corporate media is complicit in this charade. They spin the narrative to mask the U.S.’s moral decline. Instead, they should be focusing on the implications of siding with oppressors. Aren’t we supposed to stand for freedom? Aligning with North Korea and Russia suggests otherwise—falling into a quagmire of hypocrisy while forgetting the very people whose rights we’re meant to protect.