'Don't need international law...': Trump on limits to his authority
'Don't need international law...': Trump on limits to his authority
United States President Donald Trump has said that his power is limited only by his "own morality," not international law.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Trump said, "It's the only thing that can stop me." He added, "I'm not looking to hurt people."
While he acknowledged the need for adherence to international law, he questioned its definition and applicability.
"It depends on what your definition of international law is," he said.
Trump emphasizes 'ownership' in foreign policy
Trump also spoke about his administration's efforts to control Greenland, calling ownership "very important."
He said, "I think that ownership gives you a thing that you can't do with, you're talking about a lease or a treaty. Ownership gives you things and elements that you can't get from just signing a document."
This statement comes amid tensions with European allies over the US's potential takeover of Greenland, which is controlled by Denmark, a NATO ally.
Trump dismisses concerns over US actions in Venezuela
Trump also dismissed concerns that his decision to oust Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president would set a precedent for Chinese or Russian actions in Taiwan and Ukraine.
He justified the US's attacks on Venezuela by reasserting his controversial claims that Maduro had sent gang members into the US.
"This was a real threat... You didn't have people pouring into China. You didn't have drugs pouring into China," Trump said, also applying the analogy to Russia.
Trump unconcerned about expiring US-Russia arms control treaty
Trump further said that he does not believe Chinese President Xi Jinping would seize control of Taiwan.
He also appeared unconcerned about the last major US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expiring next month.
He said if it expires, "it expires," adding that future deals should include China.
Trump's interview comes amid rising domestic tensions after a recent incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and growing unrest over his foreign policy decisions.