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Trump Says Only His ‘Own Morality’ Limits Commander-in-Chief Powers, Dismissing International Law

The remarks in a lengthy New York Times interview led critics to describe a doctrine of unchecked presidential force.

Overview

  • In the interview, Trump said, "My own morality... It’s the only thing that can stop me," and added, "I don’t need international law."
  • The comments came during what the blog described as an unusual two-hour session with New York Times reporters.
  • The blog post characterizes the stance as a "Trump Doctrine" that would act without deference to Congress, the Constitution, or the United Nations.
  • The author contends the statement is alarming and ties the claim to past concerns about Trump's conduct and credibility.
  • The coverage notes no official clarification, retraction, or institutional response to the remarks at the time of publication.