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Trump says only his 'own morality,' not international law, can stop him

'My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,' says US president

Rabia Iclal Turan  | 09.01.2026 - Update : 09.01.2026
Trump says only his 'own morality,' not international law, can stop him

WASHINGTON 

US President Donald Trump said the only thing that can stop him is his “own morality” – not international law.

Asked whether there were any limits on his global powers, Trump told the New York Times in an interview Wednesday: “Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.”

“I don’t need international law,” Trump said, adding: “I’m not looking to hurt people.”

When pressed on whether his administration is required to abide by international law, Trump said, “I do,” but added: “It depends what your definition of international law is.”


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