Demand Transparent Diplomacy and Accountability in International Summits

The recent coverage of the summit between President Trump and President Putin, and the subsequent media commentary, underscores the need for a more transparent and accountable approach to international diplomacy. The American public deserves to know the details and implications of agreements and negotiations made on their behalf.

Diplomatic summits should not be used as platforms for political theater or personal aggrandizement. Instead, they must prioritize peace, human rights, and the interests of people over political gain. The lack of clear outcomes, absence of public records, and reliance on closed-door discussions undermine the democratic process and the public's right to know.

We urge our elected officials and diplomatic representatives to uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability. All negotiations with foreign powers must be subject to public scrutiny, with full documentation and reporting to Congress and the public. This is essential to prevent abuses of power and to ensure that foreign policy serves the people, not just those in power.