Donald Trump has dismissed international law, saying only his “own morality” can curb the aggressive policies he is pursuing across the world after the abduction of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
“I don’t need international law. I’m not looking to hurt people,” Trump told The New York Times on Thursday.
Asked whether he needs to abide by international law, Trump said he does, but it “depends what your definition of international law is”.
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US President Donald Trump has said that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his "own morality," brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability to use military might.
ReplyDeleteAsked in an interview with The New York Times if there were any limits on his global powers, he said: "Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me."
"I don’t need international law. I’m not looking to hurt people," Trump added.