“The first Trump administration declared a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ — with brutal consequences for vulnerable populations, such as women, children and the poor.”

• The first Trump administration explicitly adopted a 'maximum pressure' strategy, particularly against Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea, and multiple humanitarian assessments have documented severe impacts on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the poor.

The first Trump administration explicitly adopted a 'maximum pressure' strategy, particularly against Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea, and multiple humanitarian assessments have documented severe impacts on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the poor.