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Trump Questions Obligation to Uphold Constitution in NBC Interview

President Trump casts doubt on due process rights, rules out third-term ambitions, and defends deportation policies and economic outlook.

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U.S. President Donald Trump walks after disembarking from Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
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A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store on February 12, 2025, in Austin, Texas.

Overview

  • In an NBC interview, Trump expressed uncertainty about his obligation to uphold constitutional due process for U.S. citizens and noncitizens, deferring to his lawyers to follow Supreme Court rulings.
  • The president criticized court decisions blocking deportations of individuals deemed dangerous, including the Supreme Court's order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported.
  • Trump ruled out pursuing a constitutionally barred third presidential term, despite acknowledging public support for the idea.
  • He described military action to annex Canada as 'highly unlikely' but maintained a firm stance on acquiring Greenland for national security purposes.
  • Trump defended the U.S. economy, dismissing recession warnings and attributing economic challenges to his predecessor, while forecasting strong future growth.