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Trump Says Only His 'Own Morality' Limits His Global Power in NYT Interview

The interview set off a Senate push to limit Venezuela action, drawing concern from the U.N.

Overview

  • Pressed on constraints, Trump said he does not need international law and later added that U.S. adherence “depends what your definition of international law is.”
  • The Senate voted 52–47 to advance a war-powers resolution requiring approval for further military action in Venezuela, with five Republicans joining Democrats, though a veto is likely.
  • Trump’s remarks followed a U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said violated the U.N. Charter.
  • On Greenland, Trump said U.S. ownership is “psychologically needed for success” and suggested preserving NATO versus acquiring the territory “may be a choice.”
  • He highlighted coercive use of force and threats—from strikes on Iran to the Venezuela raid—and took a call from Colombia’s president, who voiced concern about potential U.S. action.