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Uncle Sam's hypocrisy: Harsh on others, easy on himself

By Chi Zao (People's Daily Online) 09:02, February 12, 2026

The United States has long promoted itself as a moral leader by touting its "impeccable human rights record," which it uses to condemn other countries.

Meanwhile, at home, the dignity of the American people continues to be trampled upon by politicians, celebrities and elites. The Epstein scandal represents just one of many instances in which those in power have violated the human rights of ordinary Americans.

The Epstein files and their evidence of systematic child abuse by powerful figures have once again exposed the hypocrisy and double standards of the U.S. when it comes to human rights.

(Web editor: Wu Chaolan, Liang Jun)

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