I hadn't been following this thread (sorry Minx, but titles do matter, and this one isn't very good) but now that I know it's about separating children from parents seeking asylum.....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...=.92ffab675259

Sounds like the US 'policy' is to denounce any criticism, even when it's warranted. If that doesn't work, denounce the agency making the criticism.

Because, ya know, how can the US be violating Human Rights when we're the biggest, most powerful country on earth? Must be something wrong with the UN, or its refugee platform. Maybe we should threaten to pull out, just to make our priorities clear.