Republican Party
PartisanSeverityHigh
7/10
ThenMay 17, 2017
“Republicans demanded investigation of Obama-era drone strikes and civilian casualties, suddenly concerned about the human cost of the drone program.”
Republican members of Congress called for accountability for Obama's drone program
https://www.commondreams.org/news/republicans-obama-drone-strikesNowMarch 29, 2017
“The Trump administration loosened rules of engagement and civilian protection standards for drone strikes, with minimal Republican objection. Civilian casualties increased significantly.”
Republicans who demanded accountability for Obama's drone casualties went silent when Trump's policy changes led to more civilian deaths
https://www.commondreams.org/news/republicans-obama-drone-strikesAnalysis
Republicans demanded accountability for drone strike civilian casualties under Obama, then went silent when Trump loosened the rules of engagement and civilian casualties increased
Detected: 3/26/2026ID: partisan_011