During an interview with the New York Times on 8/1, White House correspondent Katie Rogers asked Trump about any limits to his global power. "That's my own ethics and reason. This is the only thing that can stop me," the US President replied.

"I do not need international law," President Trump added. "I do not intend to harm anyone."

The US leader later said his administration still needed to comply with international law, but noted that "that depends on your definition of international law."

When asked if his priority was maintaining the NATO military alliance or controlling Greenland, President Trump said "that could be a choice." The US leader, who built his personal fortune through real estate development, believes Washington controlling Greenland is "psychologically necessary for success."

President Trump sees no issue with his family conducting business with foreign entities after he returns to the White House in early 1/2025.

President Donald Trump in Washington, USA on 6/1. *AP*.

"I forbade them from doing business during my first term, but received no credit for it," he said. "I realized no one cared, and I was allowed to do it."

The United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which tries war crimes, and has repeatedly rejected rulings from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest court.

President Trump himself has faced domestic legal issues, having been impeached two times and confronting multiple federal charges. These include conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, a charge dropped after his re-election, and a conviction in a hush-money case involving a porn star.

Although he declared himself the "President of Peace" and aspired to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump initiated several military campaigns during his second term. He ordered attacks on Iran's nuclear program and directed strikes in Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and most recently Venezuela to apprehend President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Following Maduro's arrest, Trump threatened a series of other nations, including Colombia. He also continued to express his intention to control Greenland, a territory administered by NATO member Denmark.

Some US lawmakers, including Republican members, are seeking to curb Trump's power. The US Senate on 8/1 voted to advance a measure preventing the President from continuing military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization, though the US leader is likely to veto it.

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