'The only thing that can stop me' - Trump insists he doesn't need international law and his power is only limited by his 'own morality'

""I don't need international law," Trump told the New York Times in an interview in the Oval Office. "I'm not looking to hurt people." Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has successfully tested many of the constitutional and legal limits to his authority - firing the heads of independent agencies, attempting to rewrite the 14th Amendment and punishing federal judges who insist on giving immigrants due process."

"The president added that his administration did need to follow international law, but contended that following it "depends what your definition of international law is." Trump's comments indicate that he believes his use of the U.S. military, economy and political authority to assert dominance over foreign countries could take precedence over following international law or treaties to maintain civility with allies and adversaries."

The US president defended a week of global provocation and said he does not need international law, adding that his own morality is his limit. He launched strikes on Venezuela and captured its president Nicolas Maduro, repeatedly voiced intention to take over Greenland, and suggested Colombia could be next. Since returning in January, he has tested constitutional and legal limits by firing heads of independent agencies, attempting to rewrite the 14th Amendment, and punishing federal judges who give immigrants due process. The administration conducted aggressive military operations without congressional consent and threatened allied territory, alarming international leaders.

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