Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said he does not rely on international law when making decisions, claiming that only his personal sense of right and wrong limits his actions.
Speaking in an interview with the New York Times, Trump said the only thing that can stop him as president is his own morality and thinking. He added that he does not intend to harm anyone.
When asked if his government must follow international law, Trump said it depends on how international law is defined.
The former president also spoke about the United States exploring ways to gain control of Greenland. According to him, ownership is very important for success, saying that owning something gives more power than agreements or treaties.
Trump further stated that removing Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, would not encourage China to take over Taiwan or Russia to control Ukraine. He defended U.S. actions against Venezuela by repeating claims that Maduro allowed criminals and gang members to move into the United States.
On China and Taiwan, Trump said President Xi Jinping would not take such action while he is in charge, though he admitted it would ultimately be Xi’s decision.
The interview comes at a time of rising tension in the U.S., following protests in Minneapolis after a woman was shot by immigration officers. It also comes as U.S. relations with European allies remain strained over Trump’s comments about Greenland.
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