Donald Trump has said that he does not “need international law” and that his power is limited only by his “own morality”.

In a new interview with the New York Times, Trump said the only constraint to his power as president of the US is “my own morality, my own mind”.

"It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump said, adding: “I’m not looking to hurt people.” He went on to concede “I do” in regards to whether his administration needed to adhere to international law, but said: “It depends on what your definition of international law is.”

Trump, who spoke to the newspaper as his administration looks into “a range of options” in attempts of gaining control of Greenland, also emphasized the importance of ownership.

“Ownership is very important,” Trump said, adding: “Because that’s what I feel is psychologically needed for success. 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.”

  • bagsy@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Jesus christ, how much blackmail does this asshole have? is he blackmailing half the worlds billionaires? How many names are really in the epstien files?

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      I think you misunderstand his relationship with billionaires. Trump is an asset to billionaires. They have never had it as good as they have it under his administration. Removal of all regulation over their industries, dismantling of federal oversight and complete legal tax exemptions.

      And all for what they consider pocket change as bribes to him.