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Thursday, January 08, 2026

Donald Trump has said that he does not "need international law" and that his power is limited only by his "own morality".

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".

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"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."

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... Donald Trump has said that he does not "need international law" and that his power is limited only by his "own morality".

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 to gain control of Greenland, also emphasized the importance of ownership. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-08 09:04 PM | Reply

As if Trump knows what morality even looks like.

He has the morals of a pig in heat... not to demean actual pigs.

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-08 09:04 PM | Reply

... 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, ...

So, Pres Trump seems to admit that the Constitution is not something he needs to follow?

He just needs to follow his own morality, and not the Constitution?



#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-08 09:06 PM | Reply

@#3

That declaration raises issues ...

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-08 09:07 PM | Reply

@#2 ... As if Trump knows what morality even looks like. ...

Yeah, there's that aspect to the issue as well.

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-08 09:14 PM | Reply

...the Constitution is not something he needs to follow?

The only thing Lewzer knows about the Constitution is that it's printed in the bibles he sells to suckers.

#6 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-01-08 09:15 PM | Reply

Isn't this about time the The Right Wing Libertarian types Used to call for the Death of any President that Acts like this?

Weren't they Beacons of Liberty and didn't they insist that "Don't Tread On Me" was their Motto and Lodestar?

What the Hell happened to their Distrust of Government and Love of Liberty?

They Worship a Man as Twisted As Caligula...

As TYRANNICAL as Hitler.

No Bottom.

War.... Real War, is coming.

At Home and Abroad.

#7 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-08 09:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

IS Trump Bulletproof?

Askin' for a Friend.

#8 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-08 09:58 PM | Reply

Mortality. As in, you die now fat boy.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-08 10:31 PM | Reply

#8

Go suck Putin's dick you ------- loser.

#10 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-08 11:06 PM | Reply

Tsk,Tsk, bad language is not approved of on this website.

Trump might find out.

That could be bad, very Bad.

You're such a bad,bad, little Boy.

Run Along Now.

#11 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-08 11:34 PM | Reply

European morality. Hmmmmmmmmm.

#12 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-01-09 12:41 AM | Reply

Trump is a craven ghoul. If hell was actually real, he'd burn there

#13 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-01-09 05:32 AM | Reply

^after he finally dies

#14 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-01-09 05:33 AM | Reply

Ah, yes, the exact same "morality" that had him boning a porn star while his 3rd wife (who he cheated with on his 2nd), was nursing their newborn.

Party of family values.

Yep.

We're f**ked.

#15 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-09 02:30 PM | Reply

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