President Donald Trump shared that he trusts his own judgment over everything else. In a briefing on January 8, Trump faced backlash over the US military strikes abroad. But he explained that he was following his own instincts. The only thing that can stop him is his own moral compass.
President Trump says his “own mortality” guides his decisions
“Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” the president told The New York Times.
He shared that he didn’t need international law in these decisions, as his intentions are not bad. “I don’t need international law,” he said. “I’m not looking to hurt people.” He also confirmed that he does follow the law of nations, but also that it “depends on what your definition of international law is.”
These comments were made after the U.S. attacks on Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Somalia, Nigeria, Iraq, and Iran. These attacks were made in the first year of the president’s second term in office.
Most recently, the U.S. conducted an early raid in Caracas and captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on reported drug trafficking charges. After the raid, President Trump said the U.S. would “run Venezuela.” He posted on Truth Social, labeling himself as the acting president of Venezuela to reclaim American oil interests.
Naturally, the move sparked mixed reactions from politicians and global leaders. Tensions remain high as Trump claims that Venezuela’s regime is cooperating with him. He claimed that the US will rebuild in a “positive way,” controlling the country’s oil for the foreseeable future.
When asked if the U.S. actions in Venezuela would set the precedent of Russia’s attempt to control Ukraine or a potential China takeover of Taiwan, Trump dismissed them as not being the same. “This was a real threat. You didn’t have people pouring into China. You don’t have drugs pouring into China.”
The world remains divided about Trump’s actions and future plans.
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