Well lets leave out Christianity and Patriotism. What about just plain Humanitarianism?
Executive Order 13818—Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption December 20, 2017
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Public Law 114–328) (the "Act"), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) (INA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, find that the prevalence and severity of human rights abuse and corruption that have their source, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States, such as those committed or directed by persons listed in the Annex to this order, have reached such scope and gravity that they threaten the stability of international political and economic systems. Human rights abuse and corruption undermine the values that form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies; have devastating impacts on individuals; weaken democratic institutions; degrade the rule of law; perpetuate violent conflicts; facilitate the activities of dangerous persons; and undermine economic markets. The United States seeks to impose tangible and significant consequences on those who commit serious human rights abuse or engage in corruption, as well as to protect the financial system of the United States from abuse by these same persons.
I therefore determine that serious human rights abuse and corruption around the world constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, and I hereby declare a national emergency to deal with that threat.
LegalClarity Team
Published Apr 5, 2026
Executive Order 13818 remains fully active in 2026. The national emergency it declared on December 20, 2017, was most recently renewed on December 10, 2025, extending its authority through at least December 20, 2026.
1 The order targets foreign individuals and entities involved in serious human rights abuses or corruption by freezing their U.S.-held assets, banning their entry into the country, and making it illegal for any U.S. person to do business with them. It forms the backbone of what is commonly called the Global Magnitsky sanctions program.
