impunity

"Israel's continued impunity as an illegal occupying power encourages it to commit further crimes," it warned.

Collusion between gangs and police and politicians has long impeded justice in Mexico, nurturing a culture of impunity.

"President Prabowo appears intent on restoring the Indonesian military's role in civilian affairs, which were long characterised by widespread abuses and impunity," said Andreas Harsono, senior Indonesia researcher at Human Rights Watch.

Each one of these judgments pierces the appearance of Trump and his administration’s ability to act with impunity like a king or dictator.

What would’ve constituted a headline-making scandal is brushed under the rug after a few days, with the notorious government actors treated with impunity.