🚨 Former U.S. President Donald Trump made waves this week with a bombshell New York Times interview, declaring his presidential power was limited only by his "own morality" – a statement sparking fierce debate about America's global role in 2026.
When asked about legal constraints on January 7, Trump responded: "My own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me." While acknowledging international law, he positioned himself as ultimate "arbiter" of its application to U.S. actions 🌎⚖️.
The remarks follow January 3's controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela that forcibly extracted President Nicolás Maduro. Global leaders have condemned the move as a sovereignty violation, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling it "a dangerous precedent."
Analysts suggest Trump's comments reveal a "might makes right" philosophy prioritizing American dominance over multilateral frameworks. As geopolitical tensions rise, young professionals and students worldwide are debating: Does this mark the end of rules-based international order? 💼📚
With the 2026 midterms approaching, the interview has reignited discussions about executive power limits – a hot topic for politically engaged youth tracking U.S. democracy's future 🗳️🔍.
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