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Trump repeals Biden directive linking U.S. arms sales to human rights: Report

The Trump administration has rescinded a Biden policy that connected arms transfers to human rights compliance, according to National Security Adviser Michael Waltz's February 21 order.
The Biden directive required assurances that U.S. Partners would use arms in line with international law and allowed cuts in support for non-compliance.
Critics, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, criticized Trump's action as a disregard for American values and a threat to national security.
The change comes amid allegations of Israel's human rights abuses using U.S.-supplied weapons.

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Trump lifts restrictions on arms sales, critics call It 'shameful'

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Trump administration repeals Biden-era oversight on US weapons use by allies

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'Shameful': Trump Quietly Rips Up Biden Memo Restricting Arms Sales Based on Human Rights

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Trump Administration Rescinds Requirement To Report US Arms Violations

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