WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — President Donald Trump said his “own morality” is the primary limit on his use of military force abroad, dismissing international law as a necessary constraint during a recent interview amid growing scrutiny of U.S. strikes overseas.
In comments published Thursday by The New York Times, Trump said he does not rely on international legal frameworks when making decisions about foreign intervention. “My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” he said, adding, “I don’t need international law.”
The remarks follow a series of U.S. military actions during the first year of Trump’s second term, including operations in Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Somalia, Nigeria, Iraq, and Iran. The most controversial move came with the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which raised concerns among lawmakers about escalation and potential long-term conflict.
On Thursday, five Republican senators joined Democrats to advance a bipartisan War Powers resolution aimed at limiting the president’s authority to use military force against Venezuela without congressional approval. While Trump told the Times he does adhere to international law, he added that compliance “depends what your definition of international law is.”
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine voiced support for the Maduro operation but warned against further military involvement without explicit congressional authorization. Trump also reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, arguing that “ownership is important” and necessary for U.S. strategic success in the Arctic.
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