Trump says his 'own morality' is limit to his global power
President Donald Trump reportedly told The New York Times that his "own morality" serves as the thing that could potentially limit his global powers -- adding that he doesn't "need international law."
As part of a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Trump was asked Wednesday whether there were any limits to his global powers.
"Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump reportedly said to The New York Times.
"I don’t need international law. I’m not looking to hurt people," Trump added.
Still, he conceded that his administration does need to adhere to international law.
"It depends what your definition of international law is," Trump said.
Trump's comments outline his world view as several of his recent moves have drawn international attention.
His interview with The New York Times was days after U.S. military forces conducted a raid in Venezuela, leading to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who are facing federal charges including narcoterrorism conspiracy and conspiracy to import cocaine. Both Maduro and his wife entered not guilty pleas earlier this week.
And as Trump and his advisers have been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier this week.
Trump has also criticized the NATO alliance, saying in a social media post on Wednesday that the U.S. "will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us." He also said he "doubts" NATO would back the U.S. if "we really needed them."
Additionally, Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday directing the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including entities affiliated with the United Nations, saying the programs no longer serve U.S. interests.
