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yaesu

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:41 PM 18 hrs ago

'I don't need international law':tRump says power constrained only by 'my own morality' in nyt interview

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.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/trump-power-international-law

and when you think that sick fuck couldn't get any sicker

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'I don't need international law':tRump says power constrained only by 'my own morality' in nyt interview (Original Post) yaesu 18 hrs ago OP
But he doesn't have any morality. greatauntoftriplets 18 hrs ago #1
Therein lies the problem. Oh, & the Constitution SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #2
but when he meets with putin he's held in putins arms while putin tells hims what a good and moral lad he is. yaesu 18 hrs ago #3

yaesu

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3. but when he meets with putin he's held in putins arms while putin tells hims what a good and moral lad he is.
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:48 PM
18 hrs ago
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