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[–] shorternet [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Trump is more blunt and blatant about it than Obama, or even Bush, was.

Under Bush America took a large international hit, you cannot legitimize torture in this day and age with impunity. That disgust was mitigated under the Obama administration because he talked a good game and (at least as far as I am aware) ended the practice of American torture.

So, to address your comment of

..... now that Trump is elected we change our minds on their approach to human rights.

No, that mindset started under Bus. It took a 'wee break under Obama but is now back with a vengeance under Trump.