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Trump Administration’s Draft Human Rights Report Downplays Abuses in El Salvador, Israel and Russia

Leaked drafts show key human rights criticisms—including those of LGBTQ+ and gender-based abuses—removed from a report still awaiting official release.

President Donald Trump, left, greets El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele as Bukele arrives at the White House, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington.
An exterior of the Harry S. Truman Building, headquarters for the State Department, in Washington, DC., on March 9, 2009.
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Overview

  • Leaked drafts of the long-delayed 2024 human rights report show a restructured format that removes redundancies and emphasizes readability under new State Department guidance.
  • References to LGBTQ+ communities and gender-based violence have been completely excised across multiple country chapters.
  • The El Salvador section declares “no credible reports of significant human rights abuses” in 2024, contrasting earlier documentation of torture and harsh prison conditions.
  • Israel’s draft omits mention of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption charges, threats to judicial independence and restrictions on Palestinian movement.
  • The report remains unpublished and its final content is uncertain amid questions over potential conflicts of interest tied to President Trump’s dealings with the featured governments.